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Procedure Name:Amikacin Level
Ulticare Name:Amkcn
 
Testing Info:
Testing LocationSpecimen TypeCollection ContainerOptional ContainerPreferred VolumeMinimum Volume
ChemistryPlasmaGreen Top Green Microtainer4.0 mL1.0 mL

Specimen Processing:
Spec. TypeOptimal VolumeMinimum VolumeProcessing InfoStorage InfoSample StabilityShipping InstructionsReference Lab Setup
Plasma1.0 mL0.5 mL Refrigerate Refrigerate 

Reference Ranges:
ParameterSexPatient AgeReference Range
Amikacin Level  5.0 - 8.0 ug/mL, trough
Amikacin Level  25.0 - 35.0 ug/mL, peak

L / CPT Codes:
Lab Service Code(s)/(Qty):CPT Code(s):
0406L0417(1)80150

Additional Details:
Collection Instructions:Suggested collection times for Amikacin Peaks are: I.V. (intravenous) dose, 30 minutes after the dose is completed and I.M. (intramuscular), 60 minutes after dose is injected
Test Availability: Continuous
Turnaround Time:Routine: 4 hours from receipt in lab
Notes:Must specify peak, trough, or scheduled

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