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Amikacin (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:AME (Pre Amikacin), AMP (Post Amikacin)
Registration Instructions:

Code: AME (Pre Amikacin), AMP (Post Amikacin)

Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SSTSST
Adults Volume or Mass:4 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:2 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect pre-dose

Request should specify dose, route, time(s) of dose/infusion and time of sample collection.

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Centrifuge

The specimen must be treated as urgent and sent to Alfred Pathology via the next scheduled courier same day (or taxi if after-hours).

Send in a red specimen bag and attached an urgent sticker to the bag.

Call Alfred Pathology CSR 03 9076 3888 to notify of urgent sample arrival.

External Laboratory:The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack