Amikacin Level, Peak

Synonyms

• AMIKACIN LEVEL, PEAK
• LAB2315
• POST DOSE AMIKACIN

Cerner Name

Amikacin Peak

Clinical Info

Monitoring adequacy of serum concentration during amikacin therapy

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL of serum

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Plain, red-top tube(s) - Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:  Draw peak specimen 60 minutes after an intramuscular dose, 30 minutes after completion of a 30-minute infusion, or immediately after a 60-minute infusion.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

8 hours Room Temperature
48 hours Refrigerated
4 weeks Frozen

Methodology

KIMS

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

80150

PDM

5400217

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms