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General
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Clinical Use:
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Therapeutic drug monitoring. Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant drug. Treated as an urgent sample for patients who are immediately post-transplant. |
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Availability:
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Samples must be received in testing laboratory by 2pm Monday-Saturday and by 1pm Sundays/public holidays for same-day reporting. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| FK506, Prograf, |
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Code:
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FK5 |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAVENDER), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Dedicated sample preferred.
Collect sample prior to dose as trough level.
Record date, time and dosage of last dose on request form.
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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0.5mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Toxicology |
Clinical Pharmacology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4126 |
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Last Updated : 04-01-2024 08:53 |