153T

Test CODE NAME

153T

Amikacin, Trough Level

Methodology: Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 2-3 days
Specimen Required:

Patient Preparation: Draw 5-90 minutes before next 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 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

 

NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *

 

Performing Lab

ARUP Laboratories

CPT Code(s): 80150