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Laboratory Information

Test Name

Tacrolimus

Synonyms

FK506

External Price (excl. GST)

70.9

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Trough Level: Collect immediately before the dose.

Adult Specimen

EDTA (purple)

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

Architect

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.

Minimum Volume

0.3 ml EDTA whole blood

Electronic Information

Registration Code