Test Code FK506 Tacrolimus
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA)
Specimen Required
Whole Blood
Special Handling Instructions
Specimens received by 10:30am will be done on the same day
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days
Reasons for Rejection
Specimen spun and separated; specimen clotted.
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC-MS)
Days and Times Performed
Test performed daily
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Reference Ranges
5 - 20 ng/mL
Units of Measure
ng/mL
CPT Code
80197
EMR Interface Order Code
05300