Tobramycin Serum Level Test | Lahalak Platform
Essential analysis to ensure antibiotic efficacy and protect kidneys from side effects by determining the optimal dose that ensures safe and highly effective infection clearance.
Scientific name: Tobramycin Serum Level Test
A test that measures the concentration of the aminoglycoside antibiotic tobramycin in serum at specific times after dose administration. It is an essential part of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) due to its narrow therapeutic range and the toxicity associated with overdosing, including nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity. Both peak and trough levels a...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Tobramycin, Serum Test
- Consultation for results interpretation with a clinical pharmacy or infectious diseases specialist
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- The timing of sample collection is critical. The exact time of the last dose and its administration method (intravenous, intramuscular) must be confirmed and accurately communicated to the laboratory.
- Fasting is preferred but not mandatory; however, it may be recommended to standardize conditions if the patient is receiving intravenous or tube feeding.
- Monitoring kidney function (creatinine) and ear function (hearing) concurrently with drug level monitoring is essential and integral.
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