Laboratory Medicine Program

Tacrolimus
(FK-506, Immunosuppressant Drugs)

Clinical Decription:
Tacrolimus is used in transplant patients to prevent organ rejection. Toxic side effects include nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity, hypertension, insomnia, nausea, and others.

Method: CMIA; Alinity i

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Dependent on clinical status

Specimen Type: Lavender EDTA
Collected In: EDTA
Volume: 3 mL mL (minimum: 1 mL mL)

Shipping: Refrigerated 2-8C (send on ice or freeze packs)

Special Instructions: Optimum sampling time is trough level just prior to the next dose (drug is administered every 12 h).

Testing Schedule(s): Daily.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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