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HelpEpic Code LAB8760 Tacrolimus Blood Level
Test Name Alias
Prograf | FK506 | 8059
Interface Order Alias
10256
Quick Collect
Verify scheduled collect time. Deliver to lab by1300
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
5.0 – 15.0 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
80197
CDM Code
3018019701
Epic Test ID
1230101199
LOINC
Tacrolimus Lvl: 11253-2
Mayo Access Code
SHO385
Reviewed Date
2/15/2023