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Test 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, whole blood
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top, whole blood
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

≤15.0 ng/mL

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