Category
Drug Testing and Therapeutic Drug Assays
Test Type
Individual Test
Synonyms
Amikin
Description
Amikacin is a type of antibiotic. Test specimens are frequently collected at peak and trough periods, which is shortly after administration of amikacin and again just before the next administration when serum concentration is at its lowest. This is an effective approach to determine a therapeutic level of drug. Method is radioimmunoassay (RIA) or high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Prerequisites For Tests
Test specimens are frequently collected at peak and trough periods; which is shortly after administration of amikacin and again just before the next administration when serum concentration is at its lowest.