Test Code:  TACROL
Assay Schedule:  Daily
Reporting Schedule:  Same day
CPT:  80197

Collection

• Blood, whole

• K3 EDTA (lavender top)

• Preferred: 3.0 mL
• Minimum: 1.0 mL

• Ambient: 1 day
• Refrigerated: 3 days
• Frozen: Unacceptable

Processing & Shipping

Specimen Processing:
CRITICAL: Do not centrifuge.

Shipping Instructions:
Ship refrigerated

Special Instructions:
Cutoff time for daily run is 11am.

Rejection Criteria:
Serum is unacceptable.