Rapamycin (Sirolimus)
Order Code:
SIRO
Test Summary
Sirolimus is an immunosuppressant drug used to prevent organ graft rejection. Therapeutic drug monitoring is used to optimize dose and avoid toxicity.
Aliases
- Rapamune
- Sirolimus
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood - K2EDTA (lavender top)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis, Gently invert 10 times.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
SIRO
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB703
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80195
Billing Code
- 300101
CPT Statement
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
FDA Status
Lab Developed Test: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Labs. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Toxicology
Reference Range
3.0-8.0 NG/ML
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood - K2EDTA (lavender top)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis, Gently invert 10 times.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
3.0-8.0 NG/ML
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days