42960:FK 506 (TACROLIMUS)
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Methodology: |
Immunoassay (IA) |
| Edit Date: |
6/11/2010 |
| Performed: |
Daily |
| Released: |
Same day as tested |
| CPT Code: |
80197 |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
One 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA). |
| Handling: |
Submit whole blood. |
| Stability: |
7 days refrigerated at 2-8° C, 6 months frozen at -20° C. |
| Standard Volume: |
1 mL whole blood. |
| Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL whole blood. |
| Transport: |
Refrigerated, or frozen on dry ice. |
| Comments: |
Tracolimus is an immunosuppressive drug. It has been shown to be effective for the treatment of rejection following transplantation. |