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Tobramycin, random-833

Test info

Test name:

Tobramycin, random

Test number:

833

Excellian order number:

80200.2

Abbreviation:

TBR

Alternate names:

Nebcin

Limitations:

Amikacin cross‑reacts with this assay.
Kanamycin cross-reacts significantly; however, the assay has not been optimized to quantitate this aminoglycoside.

Specimen

Specimen type:

Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma

Collection container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Transport container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Alternate specimen type:

Serum

Alternate collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Alternate processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Alternate transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Required forms/information:

Collection time
Date and time of last dose

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 3 days

Frozen - 1 month

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Inappropriate timing of collection
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Undefined

Results that require action (critical):

> 12.0 µg/mL

Billing

CPT codes:

80200

Tracking

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

12/31/2022

Review date:

01/12/2024