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Epic Code LAB3225 Everolimus, Blood Level

Important Note

Monday - Friday: Specimens received in the Toxicology Laboratory by 13:30 will be reported by 15:00. Specimens received after 13:30 will be resulted the next day.

Saturday - Sunday: Specimens received in the Toxicology Laboratory by 10:00 will be reported by 13:00. Specimens received after 10:00 will be resulted the next day.

Test Name Alias

Afinitor | Evero | Zortress | 8060

Interface Order Alias

11773

Quick Collect

Verify scheduled collect time.

Ordering Instructions

Inpatients: Please contact your local inpatient pharmacy for information regarding appropriate timing for blood drug level orders, if needed.

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): Lavender top (EDTA)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? Yes

Microtainer acceptable?  Yes

 

Collection Instructions:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Whole Blood

Centrifuge/Spin: No

Aliquot: No

 

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 14 days

Refrigerate: 14 days

Frozen: 14 days

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available daily, test performed during first shift only, usual TAT 1-2 days.

 

Monday - Friday: Specimens received in the Toxicology Laboratory by 13:30 will be reported by 15:00. Specimens received after 13:30 will be resulted the next day.

Saturday - Sunday: Specimens received in the Toxicology Laboratory by 10:00 will be reported by 13:00. Specimens received after 10:00 will be resulted the next day.

Reference Range

3.0 – 8.0 ng/mL (Trough)

 

Therapeutic levels depend on clinical application

Performing Department

Toxicology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

CPT

80169

CDM Code

3018016901

Epic Test ID

1230100665

LOINC

LOINC not available

Mayo Access Code

SHO11773

Reviewed Date

2/15/2023

Updated Date

10/27/2023 Reference Range