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Test Code TACRO Tacrolimus

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB876

Epic Description: TACROLIMUS LEVEL

Synonym

FK-506

Prograf Level

Collection Limitations

Trough sample is desirable.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Lavender, EDTA

3.0 mL 1.0 mL
Preferred Micropuncture Lavender Micro, EDTA 2 X 0.5 mL 1 X 0.5 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Testing time: the testing will be performed daily. For same day results on Monday-Friday the specimens must be received in the lab by 12:30pm. However, on Saturday, Sunday and holidays, the specimen must be received in the lab by 11:00am. Specimens received after the cut-off times will be held overnight, and the testing will be performed the next day.

NOTE: This test cannot be ordered STAT.

Transport whole blood refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.

Aliquot Requirements

Whole Blood

Optimum 3.0 mL

Minimum 0.5 mL

Performing Lab

Chemistry Lab -Ochsner Jeff Hwy

Chemistry Lab - Ochsner Shreveport AMC Campus

Assay Frequency

Daily

Routine Turnaround Time

1 day

CSR Storage Requirements

Deliver to laboratory. Refrigerate if holding overnight.

CPT Code Information

80197