Laboratory Medicine Program

Tobramycin pre

Clinical Decription:
Tobramycin is an aminoglycosidic antibiotic acting similar to gentamicin against gram-negative organisms. It exhibits a narrow therapeutic index, which make it hazardous especially in patient s with impaired renal function.

Method: Automated method; c8000

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
< 2 mg/L (Therapeutic range)

Specimen Type: Plasma
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: Once daily dosing-Generally no levels required.With changes in renal function / infections involving resistant organisms, trough levels may be done.Traditional dosing- Sample just prior to dose.Do not take levels from same limb in which drug was infused. Centrifuge and aliquot sample.

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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