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Test Code LAB2473 Amikacin, Trough

Notes:

  • Trough Sampling Time: Draw immediately prior to next dose.  
  • Specimens should be drawn at steady-state, usually after fifth dose, if drug given every 8 hrs, or after third dose, if drug given every 12 hours.

Collection:

Specimen: Blood 

Preferred: Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep

Acceptable: SST or Red Top

Specimen Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 1.5 mL

 

Pediatric Collection:

One Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep, SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.

Stability:

Once serum/plasma is separated from cells:

 

Ambient: 8 Hours

Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week

Frozen: 2 Weeks

 

Turn Around Time (TAT):

STAT: 1 HOURS

Routine: 4 HOURS

Test Availability:

24 hrs a day / 7 Days a week

Reference Interval:

Trough: < 8 mcg/mL


Less severe infection 1 - 4 mcg/mL


Severe infection 4 - 8 mcg/mL

Performing Laboratory Section

Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY