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The Tacrolimus, Highly Sensitive, LC/MS/MS (Eastern Lab Region) test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker.
Brief Description: The Tacrolimus Highly Sensitive test is a specialized assay designed to measure and monitor the levels of tacrolimus in the blood with high precision. Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressive drug frequently administered to patients after organ transplantation to prevent the body's immune system from rejecting the new organ.
This test is identical to Tacrolimus, Highly Sensitive, LC/MS/MS #70007, however the test code is specific to the Eastern Lab Region, which includes Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and Southern Connecticut
Collection Method: Blood Draw
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Test Preparation: Collect specimen 1 hour prior to next dose (12 hour trough)