Sign in →

Test Code LAB000 - Enter Specimen type, Source, and Test Name Everolimus, Blood

Reporting Name

Everolimus, B

Useful For

Managing everolimus immunosuppression in solid organ transplant

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.

2. Do not centrifuge.

3. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Additional Information: Therapeutic range applies to trough specimens collected immediately prior to a.m. dose.


Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  14 days

Reference Values

3-8 ng/mL

 

Target steady-state trough concentrations vary depending on the type of transplant, concomitant immunosuppression, clinical/institutional protocols, and time post-transplant. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with this clinical information and any physical signs/symptoms of rejection/toxicity.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

CPT Code Information

80169

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
EVROL Everolimus, B 50544-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
35146 Everolimus, B 50544-6

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK
Clotted specimens Reject

Method Name

Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)

-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL