The tacrolimus test is used to measure the amount of the drug in the blood to determine whether the concentration has reached a therapeutic level and is below the toxic level. It is important to monitor levels of tacrolimus for several reasons:There is not a good correlation between the dose of tacrolimus given and the level of drug in the blood. How individuals absorb and metabolize oral doses of tacrolimus can vary greatly depending on the time of the dose and what, if any, food the person has eaten. Tacrolimus can cause kidney damage (nephrotoxicity), especially in high doses. Measuring levels in people who have had a kidney transplant may help to distinguish between kidney damage due to rejection (because drug level is low) and kidney damage due to tacrolimus toxicity (drug level is high).Tacrolimus can increase the risk of developing serious bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal infections because it decreases the body's immune response.
Sample Type - Blood
Reporting Time - 3 Hrs
Prerequisites - No special preparation required
Price - ₹4550/-
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