Test Code LAB5076 Rapamycin Level
Aliases
Rap
Sirolimus
Special Collection Notes
Collect trough levels 30 minutes prior to next dose.
Mix well after collection to prevent clotting – Do NOT centrifuge.
This test CANNOT share containers with any other test.
Specimen Type
Whole Blood:
Purple Top Tube-EDTA
Processing Instructions
Mix well after collection.DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
Store sample refrigerated until courier arrives.
Send sample refrigerated via courier
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 0.5 mL
Minimum: 0.3 mL
Temperature
Refrigerated
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Test/Batch Schedule
Testing performed at 1300 daily.
TAT
24 hours
Test Components
Rapamycin Level
Reference Range
5.00-15.00 ng/mL
CPT
80195
Performing Section
Chemistry