Sirolimus
Abbrev Code: | RAPA | ||
Order Code: | LAB875 | Order Name: | Sirolimus Level |
Order Instructions: | Comment last dose information. Do not cancel this test if the specimen is frozen, comment "Specimen frozen" when test requesting. | ||
Synonyms: | Rapamune; Rapamycin | ||
Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 80195 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported daily if received in Drug Analysis by 9:30 am. For levels outside of this time frame, contact Drug Analysis at 612-273-5838. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
Collection Instructions: | Usual sampling time is immediately prior to next dose, but no sooner than 2 hours before. |
Causes for Rejection: | Clotted specimen. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Do not process whole blood. Store at room temperature or refrigerated. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature.
UMMC-West Bank only: Send STAT. |
Stability: | Up to 28 days at room temperature (19-26ºC) or refrigerated (2-8ºC). For longer storage, freeze at -10ºC or colder. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Drug Analysis (UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
Critical Range: | Greater than 20 ug/L | ||||||||||||||||
Therapeutic Range: |
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Use: | Therapeutic drug monitoring and to assess toxicity. |
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