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HelpTest Code LAB876 Tacrolimus
AKA
Tacro, Prograf, FK506
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Note:
Please do not combine testing with Sirolimus. Draw and send separate tubes for both Sirolimus and Tacrolimus tests. Separate tubes are needed to add separate additives before testing.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
CPT
80197
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo and Bismarck
Report Available
1 - 3 days