Test Information:
Tacrolimus is an orally administered immunosuppressive drug that is 100 times more potent than cyclosporine. The assay measure the whole blood tacrolimus concentration during therapy for monitoring.
Specimen Container:
Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)
Specimen Type:
Whole Blood
Required Volume:
8 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
The following information must be provided upon specimen endorsement via Internal Message or Remarks.
1. Last dose and dosage of medication
2. Date and Time of collection
- Collect two (2), 4mL EDTA tubes.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: 15 to 25°C
Stability: 5 days - Storage: – 20°C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: Less than – 20°C
Stability: 6 months
FREEZE ONLY ONCE!
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours