Amikacin Assays

Amikacin assays are sent for processing offsite. Levels should reach the laboratory for 2pm Mon-Fri and results are usually available for the following lunchtime.

Results from Amikacin assays taken on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays are usually available on the following Tuesday lunchtime.

• Practicalities of taking a sample for an antibiotic assay
• Completing the assay request card.
• Target range and results interpretation.

Page last edited: 29/08/2007

Caution; the antibiotic doses recommended on this website are intended for adult patients with normal renal and liver function unless otherwise stated. Dosing advice for patients with renal impairment is available here.

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