Tacrolimus, Highly Sensitive LC/MS/MS

Test Code
TACR


CPT Codes
80197

Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood ( 1 mL minimum)


Instructions
Note drug regimen, time and date of drug administration on requisition. Therapeutic range appliese to trough specimens drawn just beofre a.m. dose. Optimal time to draw is 1/2 to 1 hour before next dose.


Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.