AMIKACIN, TROUGH

Test Code
LAB4162


CPT Codes
80150

Preferred Specimen
7 mL red top


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Instructions
Do not use Gel Barrier tubes. Centrifuge specimen within 1 hour of collection and transfer 0.5 mL of serum to a clean, plastic vial. Draw 30 minutes prior to next dose. Label vial as TROUGH SPECIMEN. Do not use gel barrier tubes.


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:1 Day


Reference Range
Amikacin, Trough:   < 5.0 mcg/mL
 Critical Action Values: >10 mcg/mL
 


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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