Test Directory

Tacrolimus

Containers - Adult

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Red/Pink Cap
Volume Range

1.0 ml

Additive per Container

Potassium EDTA

Containers - Child

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Pink Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

0.5 ml

Additive per Container

Potassium EDTA

Reference ranges

5 - 15 µg/L

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.