Amikacin Level Peak

Test Code
AMKP


CPT Codes
80150

Includes
Includes Peak level only.


Preferred Specimen
Plasma from Dark Green Lithium Heparin tube.


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Light Green Lithium Heparin tube.


Instructions
Collect peak at end of 60 minute IV infusion or 30 minutes after end of 30 minute IV infusion or 60 minutes after IM dose.


Transport Container
Dark Green Lithium Heparin tube.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
8 hours capped at 15-25 C.
48 hours capped at 2-8 C.
4 weeks capped at -20 C.


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same day.


Reference Range
20.0 ug/mL - 25.0 ug/mL.


Performing Laboratory
Marietta Memorial Hospital main laboratory.



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.