Tests:Tobramycin, Serum: Difference between revisions
Tests:Tobramycin, Serum
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Tobramycin, Serum}} Full Test List Biochemistry Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === ''Overview'' === |- |Department |Biochemistry |- |Test Code |TOBR |- |Synonyms | |- |Turnaround Time |1 – 4hrs |- |Stability – Add test | |- ! colspan="2" | === ''Specimen Requirements'' === |- |Specimen Type |Serum Plasma |- |Specimen Transportation | |- |Preferred |6 mL <span style="background:#e30022"> Red-Top</span> |- |Acce..." |
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== | == Overview == | ||
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|Synonyms | |Synonyms | ||
| | |Nebcin | ||
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|Availability | |||
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
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|Stability – Add test | |Stability – Add test | ||
| | |24 hours | ||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen | |Patient Preparation | ||
|Please supply last dosage details (Start time, date, and dosage amount) | |||
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|Specimen | |||
|Serum | |Serum | ||
Plasma | Plasma | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Preferred | |Preferred | ||
| | |Li-Hep <span style="background:#3cb371"> Green-Top </span> tube | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Acceptable | |Acceptable | ||
| | |<span style="background:#e30022"> Red-Top</span> or Yellow-Top tube | ||
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|Unacceptable | |||
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| | |Specimen Transportation | ||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |||
|600uL <span style="background:#99e6b3"> Li-Hep Microtainer </span> | |600uL <span style="background:#99e6b3"> Li-Hep Microtainer </span> | ||
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! colspan="2" | | ! colspan="2" | | ||
== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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|Sample | |Sample | ||
| | |Plasma | ||
Serum | |||
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|Preferred Volume | |||
|0.5 mL | |||
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|Minimum Volume | |Minimum Volume | ||
|0.2 mL | |0.2 mL | ||
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|Aliquot Transportation | |Aliquot Transportation | ||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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|Reference Intervals | |Reference Intervals | ||
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|Test Method | |Test Method | ||
|Abbott Alinity | |Abbott Alinity c series analyser using Abbott reagents. | ||
Particle-enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (PETINIA) | |||
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|Advanced Notice | |Advanced Notice | ||
|Please notify the laboratory in advance of any scheduled testing – extn 7881 | |Please notify the laboratory in advance of any scheduled testing – extn 7881 | ||
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== | == Comments == | ||
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| colspan="2" |Telephone communication about impending requests will greatly facilitate rapid results. | | colspan="2" |Telephone communication about impending requests will greatly facilitate rapid results. | ||
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Aminoglycoside clearance is reduced with renal impairment. | Aminoglycoside clearance is reduced with renal impairment. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:18, 30 January 2026
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | TOBR |
| Synonyms | Nebcin |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 1 – 4hrs |
| Stability – Add test | 24 hours |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Patient Preparation | Please supply last dosage details (Start time, date, and dosage amount) |
| Specimen | Serum
Plasma |
| Preferred | Li-Hep Green-Top tube |
| Acceptable | Red-Top or Yellow-Top tube |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | 600uL Li-Hep Microtainer |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | Plasma
Serum |
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 0.2 mL |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | Trough level: 0 - 2 mg/L
Peak level: 5 - 10 mg/L |
| Test Method | Abbott Alinity c series analyser using Abbott reagents.
Particle-enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (PETINIA) |
| Advanced Notice | Please notify the laboratory in advance of any scheduled testing – extn 7881 |
Comments | |
| Telephone communication about impending requests will greatly facilitate rapid results.
Once daily dosing is recommended using a target area-under-the-concentration (AUC) curve. Contact the ward Pharmacist. Aminoglycoside clearance is reduced with renal impairment. | |
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 30.01.2026 |
| Next review | 30.01.2027 (OK) |