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Tacrolimus (FK506), Blood

Test Code
700248


Alias/See Also
FK506; Prograf


CPT Codes
80197

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood


Minimum Volume
0.6mL


Instructions
Specimens collected in EDTA tubes may be stored for as long as 14 days at 2(degrees)C to 8(degrees)C prior to being tested.


Transport Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or green-top (heparin) tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temp: 7 days; Refrigerated/Frozen: 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Plasma or serum specimen


Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) technology

Setup Schedule
M-F (1-3) SAT/SUN (1)




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.