Amikacin, Trough

Test Code
TAMI

CPT Codes
80150

Specimen Container
No additive (red-top)

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (0.2 mL minimum)

Instructions
Collect as trough just prior to next dose. Do not use gel barrier serum separator tubes.

Transport Temperature
Room temperature

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days

Reject Criteria
Heparin plasma

Methodology
Immunoassay

Clinical Use
Amikacin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used in the treatment of gram-negative bacillary infections. Amikacin is potentially nephrotoxic and ototoxic and serial monitoring of serum levels provides information to maintain safe and therapeutic levels.

Performed By
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute