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HelpTest Code CHEM22 Amikacin Level, Peak (Post Drug Level)
Clinical Information
Aminoglycosides are excreted primarily by glomerular filtration, thus, the serum half-life will be prolonged and significant accumulation will occur in patients with impaired renal function.
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Mint Green Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Mint Green Top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Collection Information
Draw level 30 minutes - 1 hour AFTER end of infusion.
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
Reference Values
Therapeutic Range: 30.0-60.0 mcg/mL
Method Description
Homogeneous particle-enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay.
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 2 days
Reporting Name
Amikacin Level, Peak (Post Drug Level)
CPT Code Information
80150
LOINC Code Information
3319-1