Amikacin Levels

Specimen

Clotted blood

Bottle top colour

Yellow

Bottle / container

Photo of Amikacin Levels

Turn around time

Up to 3 days

Performed (frequency)

This test is referred to an external laboratory for testing at the discretion of the Consultant Microbiologist.

Transport and storage

Transport to the laboratory immediately in a sealed specimen transport bag with an accompanying request form. If there is a delay or the sample is taken out of hours store it at 4-8 *C if not urgent and send immediately the following day. Do not store the sample for >24Hrs as this may affect the performance of the test or the interpretation of the results.

Additional information

Usually pre dose (trough) only. If multiple daily dosing, contact Consultant Microbiologist.

Category

Bacteriology

Reference range

Pre-dose Amikacin <5mg/L

Lab address

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