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General Information
Alias: FK506, Prograf
Performed: Daily at 1030
Turn Around Time: Med Emerg: 24 hours; Routine: 24 hrs
CPT Codes: 80197
Performed By: Chemistry
Notes: Must be received in lab by 1030. Early/Immediately following transplant: 12-20 ng/mL, Stable: 2-12 ng/mL.
Clinical Utility: Reference is variable by patient.
Unacceptable Conditions: Underfilled or overfilled specimen tubes
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Tacrolimus |
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA), Abbott Architect
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ng/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Lavender EDTA(K2), 4mL |
Fill tube |
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Collect specimen prior to administering dosage. Deliver to Logistics laboratory. |
Room Temperature |
Do not spin. Deliver refrigerated to Logistics laboratory. |