Test Code LAB13219 Amikacin - Random
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Yellow Microtainer SST
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and remove from gel if testing is delayed longer than 8 hours.
Stability
Refrigerated: 48 hours Frozen: 4 weeks
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
No reference range has been established for random drug levels.
Methodology
Roche c503 homogenous immunoassay; Kinetic interaction of microparticles (KIMS) as measured by changes in light transmission
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
80150
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens stored longer than 8 hours on gel are unacceptable.