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Test Code LAB5028 Amikacin Level, Peak

Performing Laboratory

St. Louis Children's Hospital

Last Reviewed

June 2024

Interpretive

Therapeutic Range:

ranges apply to all ages

10.0-35.0 mcg/mL

Critical Values: None established

Critical test results will be automatically called back initially and every 24 hours thereafter.

Limitations: NA
Methodology: Immunoassay (Kinetic interaction of microparticles in solution (KIMS) as measured by changes in light transmission).

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube  
Preferred: Mintgreen-top (lithium heparin) Vacutainer
Acceptable: Plain, red-top Vacuatiner or Lavender-top (EDTA) vacutainer 
Collection Volume: 2.0 mL (minimum 1.0 mL)
Patient Preparation: None
Sample Rejection: Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens.
Special Instructions: Collect 30-60 minutes after dose and send to lab promptly.

Logistics

Test Availability: Monday-Sunday
Cut-off time: None; performed as received
Turnaround Time: Same day; 2 hours from receipt in lab
Lab Testing Section: Chemistry

General Information

EPIC order name: Amikacin Level Peak (EPIC Test # LAB5028)
Cerner order name: Amikacin Pk
CPT Codes: 80150
LOINC Value: 3319-1
Synonyms: 

Additional Information

For SLCH Laboratory use only

Lab Processing instructions: Centrifuge specimen to separate. If specimen is collected in a plain, red-top or Lavender-top (EDTA) tube; aliquot sample into a conical tube for testing (labeling with specimen type.
Processed Volume: 0.3 mL plasma/serum
Analyte Stability:

Ambient - unprocessed: 8 hours

PROCESSED:

Ambient (processed): 8 hours

Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: 4 weeks
Notes: None

Lab Dept

Core Lab

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Additional Information:

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:BJH Chemistry will forward to the performing laboratory.

Stability: 8 hours room temperature, refrigerated plasma 2 days.