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HelpTest 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 | <35 ug/mL |
| Trough | <10 ug/mL |
Reportable Units
ug/mL
Critical Value
>35
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 50 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 2000 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 | Roche Cobas – Kinetic interaction of microparticles in solution (KIMS) as measured by changes in light transmission |
CPT Codes
80150