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Amikacin

Source Blood 
Mnemonic Pre-dose   AMIK1
Post-dose AMIK2
Random    AMIKR 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.
0.2 mL plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volumes for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

Two specimens required, one trough AND one peak. Specimens MUST be marked accordingly.
1. Trough (Predose):Collected 0-30 minutes prior to next dose. 
2. Peak (Postdose): Collect 30 minutes after end of IV infusion.

Random collections are acceptable.

 
Specimen Handling

PSC & extra-regional: Centrifuge and  transport. 
RRL: Centrifuge tube and transport directly to FMC lab.

 

 
Additional Information

RECORD time of last medication on requisition.

LIST any other antibiotics patient is receiving.

 
Testing Location Chemistry-FMC 
Testing Frequency Daily 
Alternate Name(s)  
Reference Interval

Pre-dose

1.0-4.0 mg/L

Post-dose

20.0-25.0 mg/L

Click here for critical values.

 


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