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Amikacin Trough

Order Code
19072
CPT
80150
Test Details
Synonyms

Amikin®

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

KIMS

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Measures lowest blood concentration before next amikacin dose. Used to avoid nephrotoxicity.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Green-top (lithium heparin)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 28 days
Order Code
19072
CPT
80150
Test Details
Synonyms

Amikin®

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

KIMS

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Measures lowest blood concentration before next amikacin dose. Used to avoid nephrotoxicity.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Green-top (lithium heparin)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 28 days