Test Code LAB13218 Tobramycin - Random
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Green PST (Lithium Heparin)
Alternate Collection Container
Green Microtainer PST
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate.
Separate from gel if testing is to be delayed more than 8 hours.
Stability
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
No reference ranges have been established.
Methodology
Roche c503 Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
80200
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens on gel longer than 8 hours.
Gross hemolysis.