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HelpTest Code LAB3012 Everolimus Level
Clinical System Name
Everolimus Level
Synonyms
EVERO
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA or Lavender/EDTA microtainer
Preferred Vol: 1 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Note: Trough levels are collected within one hour of the next dose. Please arrive to the lab 30 – 60 min before the next dose time to allow for probable wait times
Specimen must be received in the lab by 10:00 for same day results.
If patient is receiving IV everolimus, the lab sample must be drawn off a separate line or from a peripheral source. Assay can also be performed on dried bloodspots, but must order Everolimus Blood Spot.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Frozen specimen.
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: Store at room temperature.
Storage location: Store specimen and labels in RT1 box.
Off-site collection: Trough levels are collected within one hour of the next dose. Note draw time on the requisition. If patient is receiving IV tacro, the lab sample must be drawn off a separate line or from a peripheral source. Do not centrifuge. Send refrigerated if sample will not be received in lab within 24 hours.
Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room temp | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | No |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily |
Daily results report out by 14:00 if received in lab by 10:00
Specimens received between 10:00 and 13:00 |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem West
Phone Number: (206)987-2617
CPT Codes
80169
Methodology
Method: LC/MS/MS
Analytical Volume: 50 mcL whole blood
Limitations: