Tacrolimus

Background:

Monitoring of immunosuppressant therapy for transplant patients

Therapeutic range varies, depending on regimen. Please send a pre-dose sample.

Batches are performed on Tuesday and Friday, with results available Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon respectively.

Other Comments:

For more information, please see the following: Tacrolimus - Lab Tests Online

See also: Ciclosporin

A new method commenced 04/09/23. Results are comparable to the previous method.

PLEASE NOTE: this test is currently pending UKAS accreditation.

About This Test

Department: Biochemistry

Requirement:

  • EDTA (purple top)

Dedicated sample required

Turnaround Time:

4 days