RAPAMYCIN (SIROLIMUS), BLOOD

Reporting Title: Rapamycin, B

Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay (MEIA)

Test Performed At:

St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Specimen Required:

 

Collect 3.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) of whole blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) only. Send in original VACUTAINER® tube, no gel.

Laboratory Notes:

 

DO NOT SPIN.  Refrigerate EDTA whole blood in the original vacutainer tube(s) if received after cut-off.

 

NOTE:

Heparin and separator gel tubes are unacceptable.

Reference Values:

 

No normal range established

Day(s) Test Set Up:

 

Monday – Sunday

Cut-Off Time:

1030 a.m.

Turn Around Time:

 

Same day; next day if received after cut-off time

CPT Code:

 

80299

KIDDOS Order Name:

 

Sirolimus Level

Cerner Order Name:

 

Sirolimus B

 

 Last updated 02/10

 Last Reviewed 02/10