Amikacin

Test information: This test is used in therapeutic drug monitoring of the anti-microbial drug Amikacin.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

1 ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Pre-dose (trough) sample and a post-dose sample taken 1h after end of IV/IM admin. Please state in the clinical details if PRE or POST dose.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

8099

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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