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Test Details

Amikacin Once Daily Dose

General Info:

Description:

Monitoring the serum levels of Amikacin, administered once daily, is performed to monitor the optimum drug concentration in the bloodstream. Amikacin is commonly used to treat severe gram-negative infections across various age groups. Healthcare providers employ this test to oversee enhancements in clinical and microbiological outcomes while minimizing the risk of toxicity.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Plasma

Container Type: 

Green (Lithium Heparin)

Volume: 

0.5 ml

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

Refrigerated (2 - 8°C)

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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