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Test Code CHEM23 Amikacin Level, Trough (Pre 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.

Synonym

  • AMIKTR

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 Stability Information

Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days

Specimen Collection Information

Draw 30 minutes - 1 hour PRIOR to dose.

Rejected Due To

  • Gross hemolysis

Reference Values

Therapeutic Range: <6.0 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, Trough (Pre Drug Level)

CPT Code Information

80150

LOINC Code Information

3321-7