Describes how tests for aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin, tobramycin or amikacin are used, when these tests are ordered, and what the results might mean
Therapeutic drug monitoring is the measurement of drugs levels in the blood at timed intervals to maintain relatively constant levels and avoid toxicity.
Describes how the test for cyclosporine is used to determine the concentration of cyclosporine in your blood in order to establish a dosing regimen, maintain therapeutic levels, and detect toxic levels
Osmolality measures the amount of dissolved substances (e.g., sodium, potassium) in blood and urine. An osmolality test and calculated osmolal gap help determine if someone has ingested a toxin or has a water imbalance.
Heparin is a drug used to treat people who have dangerous blood clots or to prevent clots in those with a high risk of developing them. Heparin anti-Xa blood tests are sometimes used to monitor and adjust standard heparin therapy.
Potassium is an electrolyte, a type of mineral that is essential to your health. Find out about the types of potassium tests and when and how they are used.
