Amikacin, Random
Order Code: AMKR
Test Summary
Amikacin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used in the treatment of gram-negative bacillary infections.
Aliases
N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma a separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes if collection is a serum tube. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes if collection is a serum tube. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 8 hours, capped
- Refrigerated = 48 hours
- Frozen = 4 weeks
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
- Hemolysis
- Lipemia
- Incorrect specimen type
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improper storage conditions
- Exceeds specimen stability guidelines
- Contaminated sample
Order Code
AMKR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB4029
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80150
Billing Code
- 300079
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
Reference Range Not Established
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Within 1 day of set up
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma a separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes if collection is a serum tube. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes if collection is a serum tube. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 8 hours, capped
- Refrigerated = 48 hours
- Frozen = 4 weeks
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
- Hemolysis
- Lipemia
- Incorrect specimen type
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improper storage conditions
- Exceeds specimen stability guidelines
- Contaminated sample
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Reference Range Not Established
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Within 1 day of set up