Rapamycin (Sirolimus)

Message

For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.

Test Code

SIRO

Alias/See Also

36712;
Rapamune;
Sirolimus;

CPT Codes
80195

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

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 - Friday
CH

Report Available

1 - 2 days

Clinical Significance

Sirolimus is an immunosuppressant drug used to prevent organ graft rejection. Therapeutic drug monitoring is used to optimize dose and avoid toxicity.

Performing Laboratory
Compunet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: August 4, 2022

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