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Test Code Amik, Amik Tr or AMIK PK Amikacin

Important Note

If ordered as STAT testing, please send sample(s) to UWMC NW220 via Delivery Express.

Clinical System Name

Amikacin (Random, Peak, or Trough)

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s): Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Red, Gold/SST, or Lavender/EDTA

Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL

 

Note: Gold preferred. Note date and time of collection; draw peak level 0.5 hr post end of 0.5 hr infusion or 1 hr post injection. Draw trough level 30 min before dose. Note if specimen is peak, trough or random.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: -20 C

Storage Location: Spin blood, freeze 0.5 - 1.0 mL serum or plasma in a plastic tube affixed with a large Cerner label. On weekends, send all STAT samples directly to UW NW220; on weekdays, notify Send Outs (x72563) if test is ordered STAT.

 

Off-site collection: Spin and freeze plasma/serum and ship frozen.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
  Room temp  
  Refrigerated  24 h
  Frozen  7 d

 

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington Medical Center

Department of Laboratory Medicine

1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195

 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

 

 

Synonyms

Aminoglycoside

Aminoglycoside-Amikacin Random

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y Daily 1 d

 

Methodology

Method: EMIT

Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum or Plasma

Limitations:

Reference Range

  ug/mL
Trough Level 5.0 - 10.0
Peak Level 12.0 - 30.0
Toxic Level >30

 

CPT Codes

80150

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: Amikacin (Trough Level, Peak Level, Random Level)
Reference Test Number: AMIKAT (Trough), AMIKAP (Peak), and AMIKAR (Random)
Instructions: Send out routine samples Monday through Friday with UW courier. Send all STAT samples to UW NW220 via Delivery Express.