EVEROLIMUS

Message

Draw specimen before next dose. DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. This test is not performed on the weekend.

Test Code

EVEMS

CPT Codes
80169

Preferred Specimen

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Draw specimen before the next dose. DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

15-30°C up to 24 hours
2-8°C up to 2 weeks
Frozen up to 2 weeks

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

Serum or plasma samples will be rejected. Send whole blood only.

Methodology
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromotography Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Setup Schedule

M, Tu, W, Th, F

Reference Range

Therapeutic Range:

Liver and renal transplantation: 3 - 8 ng/mL
Tuberous sclerosis complex associated partial onset seizures and subependymal giant cell astrocytome (SEGA): 5 - 15 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHMS (LC/MS/MS, Mass Spec)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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.