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HelpTest Code AMIKPM Amikacin, Peak, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | PAMIK |
| Epic ID | LAB2279 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red top tubes should be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS)
Useful For
Monitoring adequacy of serum concentration during amikacin therapy
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 dayReference Values
Peak: 20.0-35.0 mcg/mL
Toxic peak: >40.0 mcg/mL
CPT Code Information
80150