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AMIKACIN,PEAK(W)

Message
SENDOUT/WEST HAVEN CT


Test Code
AMIK,PEAK


Alias/See Also
AK


Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
1-2 MLS


Instructions
DRAW 1 RED TOP TUBE, LET CLOT, SPIN AND SEPARATE SERUM. TRANSFER SERUM TO PLASTIC TRANSPORT TUBE. SEND TO LAB ASAP, OR REFRIGERATED. Collect specimen 15-30 minutes post I.V. or 60 minutes post I.M.


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE


Transport Temperature
2-8 c REFRIGERATED


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection. Sample unspun before transport.


Methodology
PETIA (Particle Enhanced Turbidimetric Immunoassay)

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
24 HOURS ONCE RECEIVED AT WEST HAVEN


Reference Range
Peak 20-25 µg/mL
CRITICAL: >30 µg/mL


Performing Laboratory
WEST HAVEN CT VA-CHEMISTRY PHONE #: West Haven: 203-932-5711 EXT: West Haven: 4473 FAX: West Haven: 203-937-4896



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