Amikacin Level, Peak

Message

Sendout, UCI test code: AMIKP

Test Code

LAB2315

Alias/See Also

AMIKP

CPT Codes
80150

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL serum from a red tube. SERUM GEL TUBE IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Instructions

Spindown and separate serum from red cells.

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 1 week
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 4 weeks

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers.

Methodology
Enzyme-Multiple Immunoassay Technique (EMIT®)

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

Routine: 4-6 hours; STAT: 3-4 hours

Limitations

Peak specimen should be drawn 60 minutes after IM injection, or 30 minutes after completion of IV infusion.

Reference Range

Included with report.

Clinical Significance

Peak specimen should be drawn 60 minutes after IM injection, or 30 minutes after completion of IV infusion.

Performing Laboratory
UCI Medical Center, Orange, California

Additional Information
Amikacin, Peak

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.