Laboratory Services
Tobramycin, Random
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| Test Description |
Tobramycin, Random
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| Synonym(s) |
Aminoglycoside-Tobramycin-Random, UOW1481 |
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| Test ID |
TOBRAR
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| Container Type |
Preferred: 4 mL blood in Gold SST |
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| Specimen Type |
Blood |
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| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL serum/plasma |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Serum/plasma must be removed from SST or PST. Hemolysis should be avoided. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL serum/plasma |
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| Stability |
Freeze aliquoted serum/plasma. Freeze and thaw only once. |
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| Department (code) |
Chemistry, University (CHU) |
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| Methodology |
Enzyme Multiplies Immunoassay technique (EMIT) |
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| Estimated TAT |
1 Day |
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| Testing Schedule |
Daily |
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| CPT Code(s) |
80200 |
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| Reference Range |
Clinical interpretation for random concentrations is mandatory. Because timing is unspecified, the nominal reference range includes peak and trough reference ranges, and intermediate values observed in progressing from peak to trough. Concentrations within this range may be inappropriate, depending on the actual sampling time. |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
Yes |
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| Performing Lab |
UW |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
35670-9 |
