Sirolimus by Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Ordering Recommendation
Use to optimize dosing and monitor patient adherence.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Predose (trough) levels should be drawn.
Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Transport 1 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.25 mL)
Refrigerated.
Serum or plasma. Specimens left at room temperature for longer than 24 hours. Clotted specimens.
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 months
Methodology
Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
Reference Interval
Effective February 18, 2014
Therapeutic Range: | |
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Kidney transplant (in combination with Cyclosporine): | 4-12 ng/mL |
Toxic value: | Greater than 25 ng/mL |
Interpretive Data
A range of 12-20 ng/mL has been suggested for liver transplant. The optimal therapeutic range for a given patient may differ from this suggested range based on the indication for therapy, treatment phase (initiation or maintenance), use in combination with other drugs, time of specimen collection relative to prior dose, type of transplanted organ, and/or the therapeutic approach of the transplant center.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Sirolimus (Rapamune) whole blood concentrations can be measured by either chromatographic or immunoassay methodologies. These two methodologies are not directly interchangeable and the measured sirolimus whole blood concentration depends on the methodology used. Reference ranges may vary according to the specific immunoassay or HPLC-MS/MS test. Generally, immunoassays have been reported to have a positive bias relative to HPLC-MS/MS assays due to the detection of antibody cross-reactivity with sirolimus metabolites.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
80195
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
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0098467 | Sirolimus by HPLC-MS/MS | 29247-4 |
Aliases
- Rapamune
- Rapamycin