Tacrolimus Level (FK506)
eD-H Order Code
LAB876
Specimen Collection Information
Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
---|---|---|---|
Blood | 2.0 ML | No Spin/ Refrig |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Additional Specimen Instructions
TROUGH SAMPLE RECOMMENDED.
No Spin
Test Available Mon - Fri 8 am -2 pm. Testing on weekends (8 am - 2 pm) requires Medical Director approval - page 8139 for approval.
Interpretive Data
Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
---|---|
Tacrolimus Lvl | Trough therapeutic range is 3-15 ng/mL depending upon transplant type time since transplantation use of other immunosuppressive drugs comorbidities and test method used. Tacrolimus concentration determined using the Roche Elecsys Tacrolimus electrochemiluminescence competitive immunoassay. Results from different samples types and methods are not interchangeable. |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT(s)
80197
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry