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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB876 Tacrolimus Level
Collection Information
Test Available Mon – Fri 8 am – 2 pm. Testing on weekends and holidays (8 am – 2 pm) on request only; call laboratory at (603) 650-7186.
Tacrolimus trough: Draw tacrolimus levels within 30 minutes prior to medication administration. Obtain the sample from a different lumen than the one used for drug infusion. If there is any concern regarding the infusion lumen, obtain the lab peripherally.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Lav4-R | 2.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Do not Spin
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 5 Days
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 5 Days
Refrigerate: 7 Days
Frozen: 3 Months
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| TACROLIMUS | 11253-2 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
48 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB876 Tacrolimus level: 80197
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)