EVERO
Everolimus, Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3636
Synonyms:
EVROL
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Therapeutic range applies to trough specimens collected immediately prior to a.m. dose.
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood EDTA
Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Do not centrifuge.
3. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 28 days
Refrigerated - 28 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Clotted Specimen: Reject
CPT Codes:
80169 - Everolimus, Drug Screen Quant (EAP 30021406)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
1-3 days
Method:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)