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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Amikacin, peak, serum (AMIKP) - Edmonton Zone | ||
| Test Code: | AMIKP | ||
| Primary Container: | MINT LIHEP PST | ||
| Alternate Containers: | GOLD SST | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 1.0 mL | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Collect 30-60 minutes after end of infusion, or 1-2 hours post IM administration when at steady state. Steady state approximately 1 day (prolonged with impaired renal function). Complete therapeutic drug monitoring information on requisition. Specimens must be in Laboratory by 1500h Monday to Friday, or 1130h on weekends and holidays for same-day analysis. Best practise is to not draw from an intravenous line through which the drug has been administered as it can produce erroneous results and impact patient care. If best practice is not possible, prior consultation with the most responsible health practitioner is required. | ||
| Processing: | Centrifuge. Aliquot. If < or = 48 hours store or send refrigerated. If > 48 hours store and send frozen. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed within 24 hours of receipt of sample. | ||
| Reference Interval: | Target: 20-30 | ||
| Critical Value: | > 39.9 | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | University of Alberta Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Therapeutic ranges are based on multiple daily dosing and dependent upon infection, immunological status and severity of infection. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Dec 1 2016 12:00AM | ||
| Unit of Measure: | mg/L | ||
