Laboratory Medicine Program

Amikacin random

Clinical Decription:

Method: Automated method

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Peak up to 30 mg/L Panic greater than 30 mg/L

Specimen Type: Plasma
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 5 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: frozen serum

Special Instructions: Only indicated in patients with end-stage renal failure: take 2 random levels to determine rate of elimination from body. Do not take levels from the same limb in which the drug has been infused. Separate into plastic vials ASAP. Do not send glass. Freeze immediately. Label Pre(Trough) and Post(Peak) specimens.

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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