Collect

2.0 mL whole blood in plain red-top tube(s) (no gel separator)

Specimen Required

0.5 mL serum

Specimen Min Vol

0.2 mL serum

Specimen Preparation

Spindown and separate serum from red cells

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refer to Specimen stability criteria as shown below

Stability (from collection to initiation)

After Separation from cells:

Ambient

1 week

Refrigerated

2 weeks

Frozen

4 weeks

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers

Special Instructions

Peak specimen should be drawn 60 minutes after intramuscular dose or 30 minutes following intravenous infusion.

CPT Codes

80150

Synonyms

  • Amikin

Methodology

Enzyme-Multiple Immunoassay Technique (EMIT®)

Performing Location

Chemistry (Toxicology)

Reported STAT

60 minutes

Reported Routine

4 hours

Additional Information

None

Test set up frequency

Daily

Reference Interval

< 12 months 20.0 - 30.0 mcg/mL > 12 months 20.0 - 35.0 mcg/mL Critical Value (automatic call-back): < 12 months: > 30.0 mcg/mL > 12 months: > 35.0 mcg/mL

Additional Information

None
Collection

Collect

2.0 mL whole blood in plain red-top tube(s) (no gel separator)

Specimen Required

0.5 mL serum

Specimen Min Vol

0.2 mL serum

Specimen Preparation

Spindown and separate serum from red cells

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refer to Specimen stability criteria as shown below

Stability (from collection to initiation)

After Separation from cells:

Ambient

1 week

Refrigerated

2 weeks

Frozen

4 weeks

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers

Special Instructions

Peak specimen should be drawn 60 minutes after intramuscular dose or 30 minutes following intravenous infusion.
Test Info

CPT Codes

80150

Synonyms

  • Amikin

Methodology

Enzyme-Multiple Immunoassay Technique (EMIT®)

Performing Location

Chemistry (Toxicology)

Reported STAT

60 minutes

Reported Routine

4 hours

Additional Information

None

Test set up frequency

Daily
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

< 12 months 20.0 - 30.0 mcg/mL > 12 months 20.0 - 35.0 mcg/mL Critical Value (automatic call-back): < 12 months: > 30.0 mcg/mL > 12 months: > 35.0 mcg/mL

Additional Information

None
NICU/Pediatric Info

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