Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Tobramycin Level, Other (Synonym: Tobramycin Random)

Ordering Alert:

Record time of last dose on requisition or in electronic ordering system

Collection Alert:

Best practice is to not draw from an intravenous line through which the drug has been administered as it can produce erroneous results and impact patient care. If best practice is not possible, prior consultation with the most responsible health practitioner is required.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB37

Test Code:

CALGARY ZONE	TOBR
CENTRAL ZONE	TOBR
EDMONTON ZONE	TOBRO
NORTH ZONE	TOBR
SOUTH ZONE	LETHBRIDGE AND AREA: TEST NOT AVAILABLE MEDICINE HAT AND AREA TESTING SENT TO CALGARY: TOBR

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

Calgary, Edmonton, North, South Zones: MINT LIHEP PST
Central Zone: GOLD SST

Alternate Containers:

MINT LIHEP PST or GOLD SST

Minimum Collection Volume:

Calgary Zone: 0.2 mL plasma or serum
Central, Edmonton, South Zones: 0.5 mL plasma or serum

Test Resources:

General Laboratory Requisition – 21302

Half-life and Time to Steady State

Calgary Zone: Microcollection Minimum Whole Blood Volumes

Calgary Zone: Critical Values

Processing:

Edmonton Zone: Centrifuge. Send in original collection tube if received within 48 hours of collection. If greater than 48 hours, aliquot and freeze.

Transportation:

Edmonton Zone: Transport in original collection container at refrigerated temperature if received at performing site within 48 hours of collection. If greater than 48 hours, aliquot and transport frozen.

Testing Schedule:

Daily

Critical Value:

Calgary, Edmonton Zones: greater than 14.9 mg/L
Central, South Zones: See laboratory report

Testing Area:

Biochemistry

Performing Site:

Calgary Zone	Foothills Medical Centre
Central Zone	Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
Edmonton Zone	Royal Alexandra Hospital University of Alberta Hospital

Additional Test Information:

Steady State: approximately 1 day

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Last Updated On:

Monday, June 27, 2022