TACROLIMUS, (FK506), TROUGH, BLOOD
		Methodology: Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)
	Test Performed At:
		St. Louis Children’s Hospital
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) of whole blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) 1 hour prior to next dose. (MINT GREEN-TOP TUBE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.)
	Laboratory Notes:
		DO NOT SPIN.
	Reference Values:
		No established reference values
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday - Sunday
	Cut-Off Time:
		10:30 a.m.
	Turn Around Time:
		Same day; next day if received after cut-off time
	CPT Code:
		80197
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Tacrolimus Whole Blood Trough
	Cerner Order Name:
		Tacrolimus Tr

Last updated: 10/09

Last Reviewed 10/09