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HelpTest Code TACRROCH Tacrolimus (Rochester)
Additional Codes
FK506
Test Performed By
University of Rochester Medical Center Laboratory
Container Name
Lavender (EDTA) - 3 mL 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
3 mL Whole Blood (EDTA)
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.5 mL Whole Blood (EDTA)
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 14 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 1 month
Special Instructions
Pre-dose (trough) levels should be drawn
CPT Code(s)
80197
Synonyms
- FK506
- Protopic
- Prograf(R)
- Hecoria
Performing Laboratory Website
Reference Interval
3.0 - 15.0 ng/mL
Critical value High ≥ 20ng/mL
Ranges for immunosuppressant drugs are specific to clinical protocol and published ranges may not be applicable to all patient populations. The range which follows is based upon the recommendations of the Transplant and Pharmacy services at Strong Memorial Hospital, according to the transplantation protocols in effect at that institution.