Test Code Tacrolimus Tacrolimus

Important Note

Specimen must be at General Laboratory by 11:00 AM to process the same day

Optimal collection time: Trough levels are monitored with oral therapy prior to next dose

General Hospital Laboratory 304-388-6244

Whole Blood- Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

3 mL of whole blood (minimum 1 mL)

Refrigerate 2-8^oC	7 days
Frozen < -10^oC	For prolonged storage

5.0-20.0 ng/mL

Critical Result: > 20.0 ng/mL

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay

Monday through Sunday, Batched 11:00 AM daily

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