Casandra
Casandra Test Code AR18488Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Amikacin, Peak Level
Also known as: AMIKP
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
Amikacin
AnalyteAmikacin Peak • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 3319-1
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Plain red. Also acceptable: Green (sodium heparin)
Collection Instructions
Draw 30 minutes following completion of drug infusion.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated. If transport is prolonged: Frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Specimens collected in citrate or oxalate/fluoride. Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 2 weeks |