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Catalog ID Tacrolimus Tacrolimus

CPOE Test Name

Tacrolimus

Epic EAP Test Code

LAB10354

Synonyms

FK-506, Tacro, Prograf Level

Specimen Type

Whole blood

Specimen Requirements

2 mL or 4 mL blood in purple top EDTA tube

Causes for Rejection

Wrong specimen type. Lack of acceptable labeling.

Turn Around Time

Results available by 3 PM

CPT / HCPCS Code

80197

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory, AD 3301, 721-2120

Reference Values

3.0-20.0 ng/mL

Critical Values

Toxic Level: >25 ng/mL

Interpretation

The complexity of the clinical state and individual differences in sensitivity to the immunosuppressive effects of tacrolimus will cause different requirements for optimal whole blood levels of tacrolimus. Individual whole blood tacrolimus values cannot be used as the sole indicator for making changes in the treatment regimen. Each patient should be thoroughly evaluated clinically before treatment adjustments are made and each user must establish his or her own ranges based on these clinical experiences.