Tacrolimus, Blood

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

TACR

Synonyms

FK506

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Test Code

4614

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1.0

Additional Specimen Information

Take specimen pre-dose (i.e. a trough level).
Provide information on the dose ,dose interval, dose time and specimen collection time.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Whole Blood

Minimum Volume (ml)

5.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

The standard half-life of tacrolimus is 10 hours, with time to steady-state of 3 days.

Reference Intervals

The reference interval is individualised according the particular circumstances of the patient. Results should be discussed with a doctor involved in the patient’s post-transplant care.

Test Method

LC/MS-MS

Non-Funded Test Cost

$127.71 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4614

Urgent testing by arrangement

Contact Information

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