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 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
Synonyms
- Rapamycin
- Rapamune
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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.��