Lab Information Manual

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry (METABOLIC)

Test Name:

SIROLIMUS - (B)

Test Code: SIRO

Clinical Information:

For more information see:
Phlebotomy and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:	1 - EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 367861
Alternate Device:	1 - Microtainer(s) - EDTA, NO GEL (0.5 mL) to fill line Microtainer(s) - EDTA, NO GEL (0.5 mL) to fill line Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 363706

Specimen Required:

Whole Blood: 1.0 mL

Pediatric Whole Blood: 0.5 mL

Pre-dose specimen is required.
Stability:
- 4 days at room temperature
- 7 days at 2 - 8 ° C

Referral:

Whole Blood: 1.0 mL

Store and ship refrigerated temperature.

Samples must reach the HSC Lab by 1000 hours to be included in the assay run for that day.

Requisition:

Reference Values:

The following reference levels should be regarded as a guide:
Pre-Dose:
Liver Transplant: 12 - 20 μg/L
Renal Transplant: 4 - 12 μg/L

Availability:

Weekdays