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Test Code SIROLIMUS Sirolimus Level

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB875
NBS code LBC10186
Service code 31838

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following:

Container:
Purple Top

Processing Requirements

Specimen type: Whole Blood

Volume: Full tube

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Whole Blood
Ambient Not available
Refrigerate 7 days
Frozen Not available
Others Not available

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis Not applicable
Icterus Not applicable
Lipaemia Not applicable
Others: Non-EDTA, clotted specimen Reject

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Days and Times Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, TAT 2 - 5 days

Reference Interval

With cyclosporin therapy: 4 – 12 ug/L 
Maintenance regimen with cyclosporin withdrawal: 12 – 20 ug/L 

Note: This test is performed on Abbott Alinity system (chemiluminescent immunoassay).

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Monitoring anti rejection therapy.

Dose adjustment to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing toxicity.

Update

Last updated 28/07/2026

LOINC Code Information

29247-4

Alias

Rapamycin