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HelpTest Code CHEM77 Tacrolimus Level, Trough (Pre Drug Level)
Clinical Information
Therapeutic targets vary by transplant site and institution protocol.
Synonym
- TACRO
- Prograf
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Collection Information
Draw 1 hour PRIOR to dose OR with morning labs.
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months
Rejected Due To
- Quantity not sufficient
- Clotted
Reference Values
Bone Marrow Transplant: 5-15
Kidney/Pancreas Transplant: 0 to 3 months: 8-10; 3 to 12 months: 6-8; >12 months: 4-6
Method Description
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 2 days
Reporting Name
Tacrolimus Level, Trough (Pre Drug Level)
CPT Code Information
80197
LOINC Code Information
11253-2