Lab Test Details
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SIM |
LAB876 |
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CPT |
80197 |
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Synonyms |
Prograf®; FK506; Protopic® |
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Specimen Type |
Whole Blood |
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Container |
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube |
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Collection Instructions |
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Volume |
Volume: 1 mL |
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Additional Information |
Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressive drug that is believed to prevent rejection in transplantation patients. Measurement of tacrolimus blood levels may be of use in monitoring patients receiving this drug. |
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Patient Preparation |
Trough levels are most reproducible. |
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Specimen Processing Instructions |
Do not transfer to aliquot tube, leave in original tube. |
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Transport Requirements |
Room temperature |
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Specimen Stability |
Room Temperature: 14 days |
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Rejection Criteria |
Plasma or serum specimen |
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Reference Range |
Reference Range accompanies report |
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Critical Value |
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Test Includes |
Tacrolimus |
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Methodology |
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) |
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Testing Frequency |
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LCA |
700248 |
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Reviewed By |
Rhonda Crowe |
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Reviewed Date |
3/1/23 |
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Supplemental |
* Denotes Reference lab test |