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Amikacin, Trough
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Test Code
AMKT
Alias/See Also
70401;
AMIK TR
AMIK TR
CPT Codes
80150
Preferred Specimen
Serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin Tube (Light Green Top) tube
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma a separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes if collection is a serum tube. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes if collection is a serum tube. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Transport Container
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 8 hours, capped
Refrigerated = 48 hours
Frozen = 4 weeks
Refrigerated = 48 hours
Frozen = 4 weeks
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
24/7
CH
CH
Report Available
1 day
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, Ohio 45439
Last Updated: September 11, 2023
