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Ordering Guidance
Specimen for a peak level should be collected 30 to 60 minutes after last dose; order PAMIK / Amikacin, Peak, Serum.
Specimen for a trough level should be collected immediately before next scheduled dose; order TAMIK / Amikacin, Trough, Serum.
Specimen 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.
CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL in red vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Useful For
Monitoring adequacy of blood concentration during amikacin therapy
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 dayReporting Name
Amikacin, Random, SReference Values
Peak: 20.0-35.0 mcg/mL
Toxic peak: >40.0 mcg/mL
Trough: <8.0 mcg/mL
Toxic trough:>10.0 mcg/mL
Method Name
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80150