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