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HelpTest Code TAMIK Amikacin, Trough, Serum
Useful For
Monitoring adequate clearance of amikacin near the end of a dosing cycle
Method Name
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS)
Reporting Name
Amikacin, Trough, SSpecimen 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 | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
Trough: <8.0 mcg/mL
Toxic trough: >10.0 mcg/mL
Interpretation
For conventional (nonpulse) dosing protocols, trough concentrations should fall to <8.0 mcg/mL. Toxicity may occur if the trough serum concentration is maintained >10.0 mcg/mL for prolonged periods of time.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TAMIK | Amikacin, Trough, S | 3321-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TAMIK | Amikacin, Trough, S | 3321-7 |
CPT Code Information
80150
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.