Sirolimus

Specimen

EDTA

Units

ug/L

Test Usage

Sirolimus is a potent immunosuppressant, typical used in kidney transplant patients at low to moderate risk of rejection. It is normally used in conjunction with a calcineurin inhibitor and corticosteroids.

Samples should be collected as a trough dose, i.e. before the next dose.

Availability

Referral test.

Turnaround time

7 days.

Cannot be added onto existing samples