Clinical Chemistry Laboratory

Tacrolimus(FK506, Prograf)

  • Synonyms: Tacro, FK 506
  • LIS Mnemonic: FK 506

    Collect

    Lavendar (EDTA)

    Volume Required

    2 mL blood

    Minimum Required

    1 mL blood

    Transport

    Room temperature

    Stability

    24 hrs room temp, 5 days refrigerated

Days Performed

Daily

Reported

Same day

Reflex Testing

N/A

CPT

80197

Methodology

IMX

Remarks

Obtain a trough level immediately prior to Tacrolimus dose(s).Must be in lab by 11A.M.Tacrolimus=Prograf=FK506

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