Amikacin, Peak and Trough
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Alternative name(s)
Amikin
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | Collect peak at end of a 60 minute IV infusion, or 30 minutes after end of 30 minute infusion, or 60 minutes after IM dose. Collect as a trough just prior to next dose. |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 1 mL serum collected in each of two separate red-top tubes (no gel) |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Plasma collected in: Fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Minimum volume | 0.2 mL for each specimen |
| Collection instructions | Clearly mark each specimen peak or trough |
| Transport container | Transport tube(s) |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 7 days |
| Reject criteria | Serum separator tube (SST) • Heparin plasma |
Reference Range(s)
| Amikacin, Peak | 20.0-30.0 mg/L |
| Amikacin, Trough | 4.0-8.0 mg/L |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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