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Additional Codes
|
Primary ID |
Epic Code |
Mayo Test ID |
| AMKT1 | LAB2022 | TAMIK |
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
SerumWhile a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.
Specimen 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
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 daySpecimen Retention Time
1 weekPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.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 |
NY State Approved
YesCPT Code Information
80150
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.