Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Management of everolimus immunosuppression in solid organ transplant.
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA whole blood
Specimen container adult:
EDTA whole blood
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5 mL blood
Minimum volume adult:
0.5 mL blood
Special requirements:
Do not centrifuge – send whole blood
Sample should be collected pre-dose
Sample stability:
Everolimus is stable for at least 12 weeks when stored at 4°C prior to analysis. For long-term storage, samples should be stored at -15°C with stability of at least 6 months.
Transport requirements:
Ambient temperature.
Reference ranges:
3-8 μg/L
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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