Test Code LAB876 Tacrolimus (Prograf/FK506)
Additional Codes
SQ: TACROA
SPECIMEN
Container/Tube Type:
Lavender (EDTA)
Also Acceptable Collection Container:
Pink (K2EDTA Blood Bank)
Collection Information:
Whole Blood
Minimum Sample Volume:
1.0 mL
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Frozen Stability:
7 days
Ambient Stability:
7 days
TRANSPORT
5.0 mL blood
PERFORMANCE
Performed:
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; Sat - Sun 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Analytical Time:
Same day
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
REMARKS
Trough levels should be drawn 12 hours post dose.