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Test Code RAPAMUNE Rapamune (Rochester)

Additional Codes

Sirolimus | Rapamycin

Test Performed By

University of Rochester Medical Center Laboratory

Container Name

Lavender (EDTA) 3mL whole blood

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Sun-Sat, Day shift cut-off 12 pm received at Rochester

Temperature

Refrigerated/Room Temperature

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Volume

Lavender (EDTA) 3mL whole blood

Minimum Specimen Volume

0.5 mL Whole Blood (EDTA)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 24 hours

Refrigerated: 2 weeks

Frozen: 1 month

Special Instructions

Pre-dose (trough) levels should be drawn

CPT Code(s)

80195

Synonyms

  • Rapamycin
  • Rapamune

Performing Laboratory Website (click below)

UR Medicine Labs

Reference Interval

5.0-15.0 ng/mL;
Critical Value high: >20.0 ng/mL

Ranges for immunosuppressant drugs are specific to clinical protocols and published ranges may not be applicable to all patient populations.  The range provided is based upon the recommendations of the transplant and pharmacy services at Strong Memorial Hospital, according to the transplant protocols in effect at that institution.