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)
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.