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Amikacin Level (Blood)

Alternate Names
Amikacin Level Pre Dose, Amikacin Level Immed Post Inf, Amikacin Level 6-8hrs Post Dose
Test Code
AMIK
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood
Container Type

Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

Request must specify dosage, time of last dose and specimen collection time.

For Austin Health patients: 

The collection protocols below are able to be requested in Cerner. For non-Cerner requests, please specify appropriate collection protocol on the request form to avoid the results being listed in Cerner as a "random" collection.

COLLECTION PROTOCOLS:

  • Pre-Dose
  • 6 to 8 hours Post-Dose
  • Immediately Pre-Dose
  • Random or Unknown

Please note that testing is not performed in-house. Sample will be sent by courier early morning daily Monday - Friday. Where testing is required over the weekend, please phone Central Specimen Reception (03) 9496 3100.

Approval for urgent processing must be given by senior Biochemistry staff.
Collection Instructions

Record exact collection time, as well as the date & time of last dose.
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume
1mL
Add On Test Suitability

This test can be added up to 7 days from collection, if refrigerated. 
Container ID
S, SP, LH, LHP
CSR Instructions

See detailed Instructions below:

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions

  • If doctor phones for an urgent courier, contact Chemical Pathologist, or Principal Biochemist or senior biochemistry scientist for approval, in that order.
  • For manual requests use the test code (see table below) which matches the request (aka Collection Protocol).
AMIK   Spot Gentamicin
AMIKIM   Immediately Post Dose
AMIK0   Pre-Dose
AMIK6P   6-8 Hours Post Dose
Laboratory Instructions
None
External Laboratory
Biochemistry, Alfred Pathology Services
Accredited Test
Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

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Austin Hospital Studley Road
Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone:9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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