Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Tacrolimus

Synonyms

FK506

External Price (excl. GST)

74.45

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

EDTA (purple)

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Trough Level: Collect immediately before the dose.

Paediatric Specimen

0.5 ml EDTA (purple)

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

2.5 hours

Method

Roche e801

Reference interval

5 - 15 µg/L

Uncertainty of measurement

20%

Additional Information

If a level is required at the weekend a prior arrangement must be made with the Biochemistry Lab manager.

Requests for urgent testing must be discussed with chemical pathologist or biochemistry department manager

Minimum Volume

0.3 ml EDTA whole blood

Electronic Information

Registration Code

FK506

HL7 mapping code

$FK506