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Test Code Amik Amikacin Level

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

0.8 mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top

Plasma:

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
  • Purple or Pink top (K2/K3 EDTA)
  • Dark Green Top (sodium heparin)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

Peak <20-30 ug/mL
Trough

<1-8 ug/mL

Undetermined                                   1-30 ug/mL

Reportable Units

ug/mL

Critical Value

Undetermined: >35 

Peak: >35

Trough: >10

Reasons for Rejection

 

Hemolysis Threshold 750mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 30 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 1000 mL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

 

Ambient 8 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 48 hours
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 4 weeks

Performance Information

 

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica – Colorimetric 

CPT Codes

80150