Amikacin Peak W/5 Hr Random

Test Code
AMIK P&R


Includes
Amikacin (Peak), AMIKACIN (Random)


Preferred Specimen
2 Serum red top tube (1 Peak & 1 Random)


Minimum Volume
1 mL Serum


Instructions
Peak level should be ordered as a TIMED specimen and drawn 1 hour after the completion of the dose.
 
Random level should be ordered as ROUTINE specimen and drawn within a four-hour timeframe.
For Dialysis patients, the Random must be drawn after dialysis treatment


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: 1 month


Reference Range
Amikacin, Peak:
Male/Female All Ages: Normal Range: 20.0-25.0 ug/mL
Critical High : >=30.0 ug/mL 

Amikacin, Random:
Male/Female All Ages: Normal Range: Not Appicable


Performing Laboratory
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2800 W. 95th St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805



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