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AMIKACIN,TROUGH(W)

Message
SENDOUT/WEST HAVEN CT


Test Code
AMIK TROUGH


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 just prior to next dose.


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
STAT-1 hr from receipt in laboratory; ASAP- 2 hrs from receipt in laboratory; ROUTINE
8 hours from receipt in laboratory


Reference Range
Trough 1-4 µg/mL
CRITICAL: >30 µg/mL


Performing Laboratory
NCL 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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