AMIKACIN, RANDOM

Message

Cannot use heparin tubes. Heparin has been shown to interfere with the measurement of Amikacin.

Test Code

AMKR2

CPT Codes
80150

Preferred Specimen

1 Red tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Lavender tube (EDTA) or
1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum from red cells. Aliquot/transfer serum or plasma into transfer tube. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days; Alternate storage temperatures are not available

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

Samples will be rejected if submitted in a heparin tube

Methodology

EIA

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

Peak	20-30 µg/mL
Random	1-30 µg/mL
Trough	1-8 µg/mL

Clinical Significance

Monitors dosage of the aminoglycoside used in the treatment of gram negative infections.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: June 8, 2023

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