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

None

CPT Codes

80150

Synonyms

  • Amikin

Methodology

Enzyme-Multiple Immunoassay Technique (EMIT®)

Performing Location

Chemistry (Toxicology)

Reported STAT

60 minutes

Reported Routine

2 - 4 hours

Additional Information

None

Test set up frequency

Daily

Reference Interval

Trough: <12 months: <10.0 mcg/mL

>=12 months: <8.0 mcg/mL
Critical Value (automatic call-back):
<12 months: >10.0 mcg/mL
>12 months: >8.0 mcg/mL

Peak: <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

None
Test Info

CPT Codes

80150

Synonyms

  • Amikin

Methodology

Enzyme-Multiple Immunoassay Technique (EMIT®)

Performing Location

Chemistry (Toxicology)

Reported STAT

60 minutes

Reported Routine

2 - 4 hours

Additional Information

None

Test set up frequency

Daily
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Trough: <12 months: <10.0 mcg/mL

>=12 months: <8.0 mcg/mL
Critical Value (automatic call-back):
<12 months: >10.0 mcg/mL
>12 months: >8.0 mcg/mL

Peak: <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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