Tacrolimus (Paediatrics) - Bristol

Test information: Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressive drug used after organ transplantation. Tacrolimus levels can be measured for drug monitoring.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• N/A;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Lilac Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

0.5ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Samples taken by Gwithian Unit for monitoring paediatric Renal Tx. These reports come in through the post , with copies going to the Bristol Tx Team too. Urgent/high or high ones are telephoned to RCH.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

8061

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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