Ordering Recommendation
Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.
Mnemonic
AMIKP
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Draw 30 minutes following completion of drug infusion.
Collect
Plain red. Also acceptable: Green (sodium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. If transport is prolonged: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens collected in citrate or oxalate/fluoride. Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Optimal: 20.0-30.0 µg/mL
Toxic: 30.1 µg/mL or greater
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
80150
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0090295 | Amikacin Peak | 3319-1 |
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Aliases
- Amikacin Sulfate
- Amikacin, aminoglycoside
- Amikacin, Peak, Serum
Amikacin, Peak Level