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HelpOrderable Name RAMIK Amikacin, Random, Serum
Useful For
Monitoring adequacy of blood concentration during amikacin therapy
Method Name
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS)
Specimen Type
SerumOrdering 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.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference 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
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 dayCPT Code Information
80150
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.