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Tacrolimus, Highly Sensitive, LC/MS/MS
MessageWHOLE BLOOD - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
Test Code
70007
Alias/See Also
LAB876
TACROLIMUS
FK506
PROGRAF
TACROLIMUS
FK506
PROGRAF
CPT Codes
80197<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing at med fusion-Lewisville, TX.</strong><br><strong>Orders for New York patients will be redirected to Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly, VA for testing.</strong>
Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Patient Preparation
Collect specimen 1 hour prior to next dose (12 hour trough)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 60 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 60 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimen
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
This test is not available for New York patient testing at med fusion-Lewisville, TX.
Orders for New York patients will be redirected to Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly, VA for testing.
Setup Schedule
Mon-Sat
Report Available
2-4 days
Reference Range
No definitive therapeutic or toxic ranges have been established. Optimal blood drug levels are influenced by type of transplant, patient response, time post-transplant, co-administration of other drugs, and drug formulation.
The following trough range is a suggested guideline: 5.0-20.0 mcg/L
The following trough range is a suggested guideline: 5.0-20.0 mcg/L
Clinical Significance
Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant drug which has been shown to be effective for the treatment of rejection following transplantation.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion |
2501 South State Hwy 121, Suite 1100 |
Lewisville, TX 75067-8188 |