Tacrolimus (FK506) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	EDTA tube
Specimen Requirement	Whole Blood EDTA 3 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport	Send immediately. Routine transport will leave for SGH on Mon - Fri: 9 am, 11:30 am & 3 pm , Sat: 9 am & 11 am. Specimen received after these timing should be sent via urgent transport. Blood specimens should be kept refrigerated (2-8°C). Stability: 7 days
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Average: 4 hrs ( 3 - 5 hrs )
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Biochemistry
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Tests are available during Office Hours only. Mon to Fri: 8.30am – 4.15pm Sat: 8.30am – 11.45am Sun/PH: 8.30am – 11.45am (By appointments only.) Appointments need to be made at least 1 day in advance to allow deployment of staff.
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Document Title

Change History Notes

14 Apr 2025 04:00 PM

Updated Specimen Storage / Transport and Day and Time Performed.

Last Updated - 25 Jun 2025