Test Code SOFT: AMIKP Amikacin, Peak
Additional Codes
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EPIC NAME: AMIKACIN LEVEL, PEAK |
EPIC CODE: LAB20365 |
Performing Laboratory
Saint Francis Medical Center-Drug Monitoring
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma,Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel
Red top
Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Plasma for a peak level is usually drawn 90 minutes after completion of infusion.
Additional Information: Date and time of draw are required.
Stability: 2 Days (R)
5 Hours (A)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated 2 days
Reference Values
20-25 µg/mL
Toxic value (automatic call-back): >30 µg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80150
Methodology
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS)