SIROLIMUS, WHOLE BLOOD

Message
Collect as a trough just prior to next dose.


Test Code
LAB1231417


CPT Codes
80195

Preferred Specimen
One full 3mL Lavender or Purple(Containing EDTA) top tube
Pediatric: One full 3mL Lavender or Purple(Containing EDTA) top tube


Minimum Volume
3 mL blood


Instructions
Short filled blood collection tubes may yield erroneous results.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 4 hours   
Refrigerated: 7 days   
Frozen: 28 days (stable for only 1 freeze thaw cycle)


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted Specimen


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Setup Schedule
Sunday- Saturday
Note: Testing will be performed twice per day; 12 noon and 8 pm (specimens must be received in the laboratory prior to the testing times in order to be run that day).


Reference Range
4.0-20.0 ng/mL


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.



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.