Amikacin | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult: 3 mL Paediatric: 1.3 mL Blood specimen should be taken just before the next dose for assessment of trough level. For the peak level, collect blood half an hour after intravenous infusion or 1 hour after intramuscular dose. Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the Clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent?	Yes
Turn Around Time	Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
Reference Value(s)	0 to 150yrs: Trough: 4.0 - 8.0 mg/L 0 to 150yrs: Peak: 25.0-35.0 mg/L
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number	6394 1383
Day and Time Performed	Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A
Additional Information	Critical Value: >38 mg/L (Trough / Peak / Random)

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025