Test Directory

Sirolimus

Containers - Adult

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Pink Capped EDTA Blood
Volume Range

1.0 ml

Containers - Child

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Pink Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

​0.5 ml

Reference ranges

​Therapeutic range - refer to transplant units.

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806

Special instructions for collection

​Collect sample just before next dose.

Availability

Samples analysed in batches twice per day Mon – Fri.

Samples received before 10am will normally be reported by 2pm.

Samples received before 2pm will normally be reported same day.

 

Samples analysed on a Sat morning by prior arrangement only with the Duty Biochemist and must be received by 10am.

Anticipated turnaround

​3 days

General additional information

Therapeutic range varies with time post-transplant.