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HelpTest ID: RAMIK Amikacin, Random, Serum
Useful For
Monitoring adequacy of blood concentration during amikacin therapy
Method Name
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS)
Reporting Name
Amikacin, Random, SSpecimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
Specimen for a peak level should be collected 30 to 60 minutes after last dose; order PAMIK / Amikacin, Peak, Serum.
Specimen for a trough level should be collected immediately before next scheduled dose; order TAMIK / Amikacin, Trough, Serum.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Clinical Information
Amikacin is an aminoglycoside used to treat severe blood infections by susceptible strains of gram-negative bacteria. Aminoglycosides induce bacterial death by irreversibly binding bacterial ribosomes to inhibit protein synthesis. Amikacin is minimally absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, and thus can been used orally to reduce intestinal flora.
Peak serum concentrations are seen 30 minutes after intravenous infusion, or 60 minutes after intramuscular administration. Serum half-lives in patients with normal renal function are generally 2 to 3 hours. Excretion of aminoglycosides is principally renal, and all aminoglycosides may accumulate in the kidney at 50 to 100 times the serum concentration.
Toxicity can present as dizziness, vertigo, or, if severe, ataxia and a Meniere disease-like syndrome. Auditory toxicity may be manifested by simple tinnitus or any degree of hearing loss, which may be temporary or permanent, and can extend to total irreversible deafness. Nephrotoxicity is most frequently manifested by transient proteinuria or azotemia, which may occasionally be severe. Aminoglycosides also are associated with variable degrees of neuromuscular blockade leading to apnea.
Reference Values
Peak: 20.0-35.0 mcg/mL
Toxic peak: >40.0 mcg/mL
Trough: <8.0 mcg/mL
Toxic trough:>10.0 mcg/mL
Interpretation
For conventional (nonpulse) dosing protocols, clinical effects may not be achieved if the peak serum concentration is <20.0 mcg/mL. Toxicity may occur if, for prolonged periods of time, peak serum concentrations are maintained >35.0 mcg/mL, or trough concentrations are maintained at >10.0 mcg/mL.
Clinical Reference
1. Wilson JW, Estes LL: Mayo Clinic Antimicrobial Therapy Quick Guide, 2008
2. Hammett-Stabler CA, Johns T: Laboratory Guidelines for Monitoring of Antimicrobial Drugs. National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry. Clin Chem. 1998 May;44(5):1129-1140
3. Gonzalez LS III, Spencer JP: Aminoglcosides: a practical review. Am Fam Physician 1998 Nov 15;58(8):1811-1820
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 dayTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RAMIK | Amikacin, Random, S | 35669-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RAMIK | Amikacin, Random, S | 35669-1 |
CPT Code Information
80150
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.
| mml-antibiotics, mml-drugmonitoring |