Amoxicillin

Test Code

AMOX

Alias/See Also

94095

CPT Codes
80299

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Specimens collected just before or within 15 minutes of the next antibiotic dose represent the trough level.
Specimens obtained within 15-30 minutes after the end of IV infusion, or 45-60 minutes after an IM injection, or 90 minutes after oral intake represent the peak level.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days

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

Serum separator tubes (SST) • Other body fluids

Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Wed, sat

Report Available

2-7 days

Clinical Significance

The concentration of antimicrobial agents in body fluids, most notable serum or plasma, are used to regulate therapy to ensure effective dosing (especially with oral agents where GI absorption is in question), to monitor accumulation to help minimize toxicity, and to help evaluate the pharmacokinetics of new agents. Both peak and trough levels obtained immediately after dosing or immediately prior to new dosing, respectively, may be monitored.

Performing Laboratory

med fusion

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Lewisville, TX 75067-8188

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.