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Tacrolimus

Test Code
LTACRO


Alias/See Also
FK506, PROGRAF, St. Luke's Tacro


CPT Codes
80197

Preferred Specimen
3.0 mL of whole blood.


Minimum Volume
1.5 mL of whole blood.


Instructions

Provide the laboratory with the date and time of the last dose of tacrolimus.  The tube must be 1/3 full.




Transport Container
EDTA (lavender top)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 2 months at -70 C


Methodology
Cloned Enzyme Donor Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Monday through Saturday at 10 am.


Report Available
Testing performed Monday through Saturday at 10 am.  Reports issued within 24 to 48 hours.


Reference Range
5 - 20 ng/mL


Clinical Significance
An aid in the management of kidney and liver allograft paitents receiving Tacrolimus immunosuppressant therapy.




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.