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HelpTest Code CHEM23 Amikacin Level, Trough (Pre Drug Level)
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 Collection Information
Draw 30 minutes - 1 hour PRIOR to dose.
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
Reporting Name
Amikacin Level, Trough (Pre Drug Level)
CPT Code Information
80150
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 Stability Information
Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
Report Available
1 to 2 days
LOINC Code Information
3321-7