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Tacrolimus
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Test Code
TAC
Alias/See Also
75988;
FK506;
Prograf;
FK506;
Prograf;
CPT Codes
80197
Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood - K2EDTA (lavender top)
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Gently invert 10 times.
Transport Container
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = n/a
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = n/a
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Methodology
LC/MS/MS
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
CH
CH
Report Available
1 day
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: August 5, 2022