Tacrolimus - Book Test at Low Cost

Tacrolimus is a medication that suppresses the immune system and is used to shield transplant recipients from rejection.

The tacrolimus test is used to measure the blood level to help monitor patients using the medication. This measures the medication concentration in the blood to see if it has reached a therapeutic level and is under the toxic threshold.

Why is Tacrolimus Test Done?

There are various reasons to prescribe this test

Measuring the levels in kidney patients who have had a kidney transplant help to differentiate between kidney damage due to rejection or due to tacrolimus toxicity.

Monitoring the amount of medication an individual is receiving, so that the right amount of medication can be given to treat his or her case.

It is commonly requested at the beginning of therapy, frequently every day when attempting to establish a dosing schedule. The frequency of tacrolimus testing may be reduced if dosages have been determined and have proven to be well tolerated. The test is carried out anytime dosages are altered and whenever patients experience symptoms that could indicate toxicities, side effects, or organ rejection.

What is The Procedure For Tacrolimus Test?

>>A blood sample is required.

Cost of Tacrolimus Test

The cost of a tacrolimus test near me in delhi ranges from INR 3000 to INR 5000