Sirolimus is an immunosuppressant drug that is frequently used in combination with other medications to prevent rejection of organ transplants. This test is ordered to assess the concentration of sirolimus in the blood.
Performed
Monday - Sunday; Days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reported
4 - 24 hours
Performing Lab
Chemistry
Synonyms
6152
LVL Rapamune
LVL Rapamycin
LVL Sirolimus
Rapamune Level
Rapamune Level
Rapamycin
Rapamycin Level
Sirolim Level
Sirolimus (Rapamune®), Bld QN
Reference Interval
Therapeutic Range: 5.0 - 15.0 ng/mL (trough)
CPT Codes
80195
LOINC Codes
NAME
LOINC
Order
Sirolimus Bl QN
29247-4
Result
Sirolimus Bl QN
29247-4
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
6152
Catalog Code
108951438
Collection
Collect
Drug Blood, Lavender
Preferred Draw Volume
3 mL
Pediatric Collection
2 microtainers
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen other than EDTA whole blood.
Collection Comments
Test results reported same day if specimen is RECEIVED by 2:00 pm. Invert tube 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant.
Sirolimus is an immunosuppressant drug that is frequently used in combination with other medications to prevent rejection of organ transplants. This test is ordered to assess the concentration of sirolimus in the blood.
