Amikacin Level, Trough

Message

Sendout, UCI test code: AMIKT

Test Code

LAB2317

Alias/See Also

AMIKT

CPT Codes
81050

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

Trough specimen should be drawn just before dosage is administered.

Reference Range

Included with report

Performing Laboratory
Trough specimen should be drawn just before dosage is administered.

Additional Information
Amikacin, Trough

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.