Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Tobramycin Level – Post dose
Alias or Abbreviation:Tobra
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Lower Reference Range Limit:8 mg/L
Upper Reference Range Limit:12 mg/L
Units:mg/L
Minimum Sample Volume:Infant 1 mL Adult 5-10 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:12 hrs
Test Code:TOPO
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Note for infants please use 1ml Li Heparin tubes.
Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Sample to be taken 1 hour post dose of drug being given
Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport to laboratory please store in fridge. Note for infants please use 1ml Li Heparin tubes.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
