Test Directory

Test Code
EVERO
Test Name
Everolimus
CPT Codes
80169
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 2 day
Clinical Utility

Managing everolimus immunosuppression in solid organ transplant.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a lavender top (EDTA) tube via venipuncture.
  2. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1.  Transport 3 mL of whole blood in the original collection container.
  2. Do not aliquot.
Patient Preparation

Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

28 days

Frozen

28 days

Causes for Rejection
  • Clotted specimens
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Intervals
SexAgeReference IntervalUnit
FemaleAll Age Groups3.0-8.0ng/mL
MaleAll Age Groups3.0-8.0ng/mL

See patient report.

Limitations

Therapeutic targets vary by transplant site and institution protocol. Established ranges refer to trough (predose) concentrations.

Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily