Tacrolimus (FK506)
ORDER CODE: FK506LORDERING
SPECIMEN
PROCESSING
RESULTS
Test Code
SHC TEST CODE | LPCH TEST CODE |
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LABFK506L | LAB876 |
Specialty
Synonyms
Clinical Utility
Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant drug that has been approved by the FDA for use in liver transplant patients. This assay is used to monitor the therapeutic drug level and evaluate the toxicity of Tacrolimus/ FK506. This assay aids in monitoring changes in blood concentrations resulting from interactions with coadministered drugs. Nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity are the most significant side effects of tacrolimus.
CPT Code
Collect blood following standard venipuncture collection procedures.
Volume
REQUESTED VOLUME | MINIMUM VOLUME(PEDIATRIC) |
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2 mL | 1 mL |
Specimen Stability
TEMPERATURE | |||
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SPECIMEN TYPE | ROOM TEMP | REFRIGERATED | FROZEN |
Whole Blood | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Refrigerate. Indicate peak, trough, or random; date & time of last dose; dosage (incl. units of measure); administration route.
Department
Standard Run Time(s)
Turnaround Time
ROUTINE | STAT |
---|---|
24 hours | 1 hour |
Methodology
Test Code
SHC TEST CODE | LPCH TEST CODE |
---|---|
LABFK506L | LAB876 |
Specialty
Synonyms
Clinical Utility
Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant drug that has been approved by the FDA for use in liver transplant patients. This assay is used to monitor the therapeutic drug level and evaluate the toxicity of Tacrolimus/ FK506. This assay aids in monitoring changes in blood concentrations resulting from interactions with coadministered drugs. Nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity are the most significant side effects of tacrolimus.
CPT Code
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Collect blood following standard venipuncture collection procedures.
Volume
REQUESTED VOLUME | MINIMUM VOLUME(PEDIATRIC) |
---|---|
2 mL | 1 mL |
Specimen Stability
TEMPERATURE | |||
---|---|---|---|
SPECIMEN TYPE | ROOM TEMP | REFRIGERATED | FROZEN |
Whole Blood | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Refrigerate. Indicate peak, trough, or random; date & time of last dose; dosage (incl. units of measure); administration route.
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Department
Standard Run Time(s)
Turnaround Time
ROUTINE | STAT |
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24 hours | 1 hour |
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Methodology
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