FK506




Test Mnemonic

FK506

CPT Codes

  • 80197 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

11253-2

Aliases

  • Prograf
  • Tacrolimus

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 mLWhole bloodEDTA (Lavender) RefrigeratedCollect immediately prior to next dose.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient5 days
Refrigerated7 days
Frozen6 months

Days Performed

Sun - Sat

Turnaround Time

24 hours

Methodology

Name Description
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) 

Reference Range

FK506
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Normal5.0 - 20.0ng/mL
   Years99 YearsUrgentInpatient: > 30.0ng/mL

Special Info

Collect immediately prior to next dose

Clinical Info

Monitor therapeutic use of tacrolimus

Clinical Limitation

n/a

Clinical Reference

n/a