AMIK RAND
Amikacin, Random, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3302
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube or green top (heparin) tube (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Both Peak and Trough levels should be monitored.
2. The trough sample is drawn immediately prior to the next dose.
3. Peak samples should be drawn 60 minutes after I.M. injection, 30 minutes after the end of a 30 minute IV infusion, or immediately after a 60 minute IV infusion.
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens that are grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, icteric or drawn in a gel barrier tube will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
80150 - Amikacin Random (EAP 30020952)
Method:
Immunoassay