Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC07564Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Sirolimus, Whole Blood
Also known as: Rapamune®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Monitor immunosuppressive therapy following organ transplant
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Sirolimus
AnalyteSirolimus, Blood
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 29247-4 - Sirolimus Bld-mCnc
Result Codes
- 29247-4 - Sirolimus Bld-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.1 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collection Instructions
Trough: 30 minutes to one hour before the next oral dose
Patient Preparation
Trough levels are most reproducible.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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