FK506
Test Mnemonic
FK506
CPT Codes
- 80197 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
11253-2
Aliases
- Prograf
- Tacrolimus
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Collect immediately prior to next dose. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 6 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 |
| Normal | 5.0 - 20.0 | ng/mL | Years | 99 Years | Urgent | Inpatient: > 30.0 | ng/mL |
Special Info
Collect immediately prior to next dose
Clinical Info
Monitor therapeutic use of tacrolimus