| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
153P
Amikacin, Peak Level
| Methodology: | Immunoassay |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: |
Patient Preparation: Draw 30 minutes following completion of drug infusion.
Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Green (sodium heparin) - 1 ml
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. If transport is prolonged: Frozen. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in citrate or oxalate/fluoride. Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab ARUP Laboratories |
| CPT Code(s): | 80150 |