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Test Code LAB2813 Amikacin, Peak

Notes:

  • Peak Sampling Time: 30-60 minutes after END of 30 minute I.V. infusion or 60 minute post I.M. 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

Performing Laboratory Section:

Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY

Reference Interval:

THERAPEUTIC RANGE:

Peak: 25 - 35 mcg/mL