TACROLIMUS
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: FK506
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026930
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-3 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026930
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-3 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Whole Blood (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.6 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collection: Specimens collected in EDTA tubes may be stored for as long as 14 days at 2(degrees)C to 8(degrees)C prior to being tested.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Whole Blood (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.6 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collection: Specimens collected in EDTA tubes may be stored for as long as 14 days at 2(degrees)C to 8(degrees)C prior to being tested.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Plasma or serum specimen
Plasma or serum specimen
Methods
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Clinical Utilities
Use: Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressive drug that is believed to prevent rejection in transplantation patients. Measurement of tacrolimus blood levels may be of use in monitoring patients receiving this drug.
Limitations: Specimens from patients who have circulating human antimouse (HAMA) as a result of having received mouse monoclonal antibodies may give falsely elevated or depressed results in this assay.
Limitations: Specimens from patients who have circulating human antimouse (HAMA) as a result of having received mouse monoclonal antibodies may give falsely elevated or depressed results in this assay.
CPT Codes
80197
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
