Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Amikin
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a Fluoride oxalate (gray-top) or an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable. Collect trough just prior to next dose. Collect peak at end of 60 minute IV infusion or 30 minutes after end of 30 minute IV infusion or 60 minutes after IM dose.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 7 Days
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST); Heparin plasma
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
80150
Revised
06-18-19
Initials
SL