|
| TOBRAMYCIN |
| Department: | Referred Biochemistry |
| Alternate Names for Test: |
AMINOGLYCOSIDES (Tobramycin) ANTIBIOTIC ASSAYS (Tobramycin) |
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | |
| Phlebotomist Instructions: | Take trough and peak levels. Trough value: Take blood just prior to next dose. Peak value: Take blood 1-2 hours post dose. For once-daily dosage a second level should be taken 6-14 hours post dose. Please state dose and time dose was taken. |
| Sample Type: |
|
| Alternative Blood Tubes: | Green (Lithium Heparin) tube 6.0mL |
| Additional Information: | |
| Referred Specimens: | |
| Referred to: | Capital & Coast DHB Laboratory |
| Link to Reference Lab Website: | http://labtests.ccdhb.org.nz/search.aspx |
| Pre-Transport Requirements to Reference Lab: | Ambient Must be sent same day as collection |
| Transport Requirements to Reference Lab: | Ambient |
| In the Lab: | |
| Lab Test Code: | RTOB |
| Reference Interval & Interpretation: | Provided with Reference Laboratory result. |
| Link to Application and Diagnostic Use Website: | http://www.rcpamanual.edu.au/index.php?option=com_pttests&view=tests&Itemid=77 |
| Contact Details: | |
| Lab Contact: | Jan Tenberge |
| Department Name: | Specimen Reception |
| Phone: | (04) 3815900 ext 717 |
| Fax: | (04) 3815948 |
| Email: | jtenberge@apath.co.nz |
Test Information last updated on 18/02/2013
Website last updated on 17/06/2013 09:00
1x Yellow SST (Serum Separator) tube 5.0mL