Tacrolimus (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TAC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

3290

Laboratory Handling

Transport

Do not separate the specimen. Transport at 2- 8°C if testing to be done within 7 days of collection.

Separating

Do not separate the specimen. DO NOT SPIN.

Sample Stability

5 days at 15-25°C, 7 days at 2-8°C, 6 months at -20°C

Synonyms

FK-506

Turnaround Time

1 day

Assay performed every day, but specimen must arrive at the testing laboratory no later than 1400 for the result to be available on the same day. Usually available by 1600. Urgent requests may be able to be processed at other times following a telephone request.

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Last updated: 10/08/2026