Amikacin (Blood)

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

See Registration

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Random - AMKR/0857; Trough - AMKT/0855; Peak - AMKP/0856

Sample Stability

7 days 2-8°C

Synonyms

Amikacin

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Available 24 hours

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Last updated: 13/05/2026