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AMIKACIN, SERUM

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Specimen Required

​3 mL plain blood

Blood sample 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.

Method

​Immunoassay

Reference Interval / Value

​Therapeutic Range : From 0 day Trough : 0 - 5.0 mg/L; Peak : 15.0 - 25.0 mg/L

Turnaround Time

​Mean = 4 hrs, Range: 3 – 5 hrs

Day(s) Test Set up

​Daily

Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025