PROGRAF (TACROLIMUS)

Message

Note: This test is NOT available as a STAT. The productions schedule is M-F, batached on day shift only.

Test Code

LAB7933

Alias/See Also

Tacrolimus
FK506

CPT Codes
80197

Preferred Specimen

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL (1 mL optimal)

Instructions

DO NOT CENTRIFUGE; Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Container

Lavender tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Batched; Day shift - STAT testing is not available

Reference Range

5.0 - 20.0 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

Tacrolimus is an immuosuppressive drug that is used for the treatment of rejection following transplantation.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.