Test Directory
Sirolimus
Containers - Adult
Pink Capped EDTA Blood
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Volume Range
1.0 ml |
Containers - Child
Pink Cap - Paediatric
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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
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
Special instructions for collection
Collect sample just before next dose.
Please note, only Sarstedt 1.2 mL or 2.6 mL EDTA tubes, or BD Vacutainer 4 mL EDTA tubes, will be accepted.
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.