Test Code AMIKACIN Amikacin-Peak, Random, or Trough

Important Note

Possible Toxicity: 4 hours post ingestion: 150.0-200.0 micrograms/mL

Probably Toxicity: 4 hours post ingestion: >200.0 micrograms/mL

Infectious

MEDITECH MNEMONIC:

AMIKACINR (Amikacin Random)

AMIKACINP (Amikacin Peak)

AMIKACINT (Amikacin Trough)

Preferred Specimen:

1.0mL Serum (gel or non-gel tube)

Minimum Volume:

0.5mL Serum (gel or non-gel tube)

Setup Schedule:

Sun-Sat

Transport Container:

Transport Tube

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability:

Ambient: Not defined

Refrigerated: Not defined, but recommended for storage

Frozen: Not defined

Willis Knighton Medical Center

2600 Greenwood Road

Shreveport, LA 71130