Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Amikin
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
LAB00914
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-4 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 peak at end of a 60 minute IV infusion, or 30 minutes after end of 30 minute 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
01-19-18
Initials
SL