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Alternate Names
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Tobramycin Level Pre Dose, Tobramycin Level Immed Post Inf, Tobramycin Level 6-8hrs Post Dose |
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Test Code
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TOBR, TOBR0, TOBRIM, TOBR6P |
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Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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Specimens can be collected as
- Level 1 (immediately post dose), OR
- Level 2 (6 - 8 hours post dose), OR
- Post Dose (30 minutess post dose for IV or 1 - 1.5 hours post dose for IM), OR
- Pre Dose (immediately before the dose), OR
- Spot test
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Collection Instructions
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Record dose, exact times of collection and start/finish times of infusion. |
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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Daily |
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Min Test Volume
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5mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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This test can be added up to 7 days from collection, if refrigerated. |
