TACRO
Tacrolimus, Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2411
Synonyms:
Prograf
FK506
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
4 mL
Minimum Volume:
2 mL
Collection Procedure:
The specimen must arrive within 24 hours of collection. If there is a delay in shipment ≥ 24 hours or if the mailing time exceeds 24 hours, send the specimen refrigerated.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Condition:
Clotted samples will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
80197 - Tacrolimus (EAP 30032010)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday, TACRO testing is performed at 1200 daily. The specimen must be received in the lab before the cutoff time to have results the same day.
Method:
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Reference Ranges:
5.0 - 20.0
ng/mL