Prograf (FK506) Tacrolimus
Order Name
PROGRAF
Test Number: 4503275
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 4503275
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Prograf (FK506) Tacrolimus
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Chemiluminescent Micropartical Immunoassay | 11253-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | To be drawn 12 hours after dose for 12 hour trough or 24 hour after dose for 24 hour trough. Whole Blood Stability: Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 6 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 24hrs (same day if specimen is in lab by 11am) |
| Clinical Use | Useful for assessing the adequacy of systemic drug delivery since metabolism can exhibit significant variability. |
| Notes | Also known as Tacrolimus |
| CPT Code(s) | 80197 |
| Internal Comments | Added "Whole Blood" to Stability for help with canceled Frozen specimens per BRITTANY VAUGHN -- 07/14/16 5/22/18 removed RB collection text - JK 6/15/18 chng Ambient 3 days, Refrigerated up to 14 days, Frozen greater than 14 days to Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |