Tacrolimus

Test Code

RATP

Alias/See Also

Prograf
FK506

CPT Codes
80197

Preferred Specimen

EDTA Whole Blood

Patient Preparation
The sample should be collected 12 hours after the last dose and immediately prior to the next dose or as directed by Health Care Provider.

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

7 Days. Samples are kept for 5 days at testing facility.

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Setup Schedule

M,W,F on day shift

Reference Range

2-20 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

Tacrolimus, also known as FK506, is an immunosuppressive drug that is given orally or intravenously to people who have had a kidney, liver, heart, or other organ transplant. It is a potent drug that helps to prevent rejection of the transplanted organ by the body. This test measures the amount of tacrolimus in the blood.

Performing Laboratory
Meritus Medical Laboratory 11110 Medical Campus Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742

Last Updated: May 5, 2020

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