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HelpOrderable Name EVROL Everolimus, Blood
Useful For
Managing everolimus immunosuppression in solid organ transplant
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Do not centrifuge.
3. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Additional Information: Therapeutic range applies to trough specimens collected immediately prior to a.m. dose.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reference Values
3-8 ng/mL
Target steady-state trough concentrations vary depending on the type of transplant, concomitant immunosuppression, clinical/institutional protocols, and time post-transplant. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with this clinical information and any physical signs/symptoms of rejection/toxicity.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
80169
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Clotted specimens | Reject |
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL