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Everolimus, Blood

Additional Codes

LAB4230

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.

2. Do not centrifuge.

3. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Additional Information: Therapeutic range applies to trough specimens collected immediately prior to a.m. dose.


Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  14 days

Reference Values

3-8 ng/mL

 

Target steady-state trough concentrations vary depending on the type of transplant, concomitant immunosuppression, clinical/institutional protocols, and time post-transplant. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with this clinical information and any physical signs/symptoms of rejection/toxicity.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

CPT Code Information

80169

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
EVROL Everolimus, B 50544-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
35146 Everolimus, B 50544-6

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)

-Kidney Transplant Test Request

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL