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Test Code LAB2442 Tacrolimus, Whole Blood

Important Note

This test is only offered in the East and Central Regions. It is not available in the West Region.

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic Fairview Test Code
U OF M FK506 LAB2442 UMFK TACR

 

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw blood just prior to next dose.

2. Send specimen in original tube.

3. Do not centrifuge.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate OK/Frozen NO

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Fairview Diagnostic Laboratories

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80197

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Report Available

Same day/1 day