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HelpTest ID BLOD0016 Amikacin, Trough, Serum
Useful For
Monitoring adequate clearance of amikacin near the end of a dosing cycle
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 dayMethod Name
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80150
Reporting Name
Amikacin, Trough, SReference Values
Trough: <8.0 mcg/mL
Toxic trough: >10.0 mcg/mL
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.
Sanford Laboratories - Fargo Additional Information:
SANFORD INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 307 | Amikacin Trough |