Immunosuppressant Drug Profile 3 Test
Comprehensive Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Transplant Patients
The Immunosuppressant Drug Profile 3 Test represents a cornerstone of modern transplant medicine, providing essential monitoring for patients receiving life-saving immunosuppressive medications. This sophisticated diagnostic assessment plays a critical role in maintaining the delicate balance between preventing organ rejection and avoiding medication toxicity. Our advanced testing methodology ensures precise measurement of drug levels, enabling healthcare providers to optimize treatment regimens for improved patient outcomes.
What Does This Test Measure?
This comprehensive profile specifically targets two vital immunosuppressant medications:
- Cyclosporine: A calcineurin inhibitor widely used in organ transplantation to prevent immune system rejection of transplanted organs
- Tacrolimus: Another potent calcineurin inhibitor that serves as a primary immunosuppressant in various transplant scenarios
Using state-of-the-art Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) technology, our laboratory delivers unparalleled accuracy in measuring these critical drug concentrations. This precision testing methodology ensures reliable results that physicians can trust when making crucial treatment decisions.
Who Should Consider This Test?
This essential monitoring test is particularly recommended for:
- Organ transplant recipients including kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplant patients
- Individuals experiencing suspected medication toxicity symptoms such as kidney dysfunction, tremors, or hypertension
- Patients showing signs of potential organ rejection or inadequate immunosuppression
- Those undergoing dosage adjustments or medication changes
- Individuals with changing metabolic conditions that may affect drug levels
- Patients taking concomitant medications that might interact with immunosuppressants
Clinical Benefits of Regular Monitoring
Regular therapeutic drug monitoring provides numerous advantages for transplant patients and their healthcare teams:
- Prevention of Organ Rejection: Ensures adequate immunosuppression to protect transplanted organs
- Toxicity Avoidance: Helps prevent dangerous side effects associated with excessive drug levels
- Personalized Dosing: Enables customized medication regimens based on individual metabolism
- Early Problem Detection: Identifies potential issues before they become serious complications
- Cost-Effective Care: Reduces hospitalizations and complications through proactive management
- Improved Quality of Life: Optimizes medication effectiveness while minimizing side effects
Understanding Your Test Results
Your test results will provide precise measurements of cyclosporine and tacrolimus levels in your bloodstream. These values are interpreted within therapeutic ranges established for each medication:
- Therapeutic Range Interpretation: Results falling within established therapeutic windows indicate appropriate dosing
- Subtherapeutic Levels: Values below the target range may indicate increased risk of organ rejection
- Supratherapeutic Levels: Elevated concentrations suggest potential toxicity risk requiring dosage adjustment
- Individual Variability: Optimal ranges may vary based on transplant type, time since transplantation, and individual patient factors
It’s essential to discuss your results with your gastroenterologist, nephrologist, or transplant specialist who can interpret them in the context of your specific clinical situation and make appropriate treatment recommendations.
Test Pricing and Availability
| Price Type | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Discount Price | $200 |
| Regular Price | $376 |
Nationwide Testing Accessibility
We maintain comprehensive testing facilities across the United States, with convenient locations in major metropolitan areas including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, and numerous other cities. Our network ensures that patients nationwide have access to this critical monitoring service without extensive travel requirements.
Sample Collection and Processing
For optimal results, please note these important collection guidelines:
- Sample Type: 3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in Lavender Top (EDTA) tube
- Shipping Requirements: Samples must be shipped refrigerated to maintain stability
- Ideal Sampling Time: Collected just before the next scheduled dose (trough levels)
- Critical Documentation: Provide exact date and time of sampling, along with details of the last dose taken and timing of dosing
- Turnaround Time: Samples received by 5 pm receive same-day reporting
Take Control of Your Transplant Health
Don’t leave your transplant medication management to chance. Regular monitoring with our Immunosuppressant Drug Profile 3 Test provides the essential data your healthcare team needs to optimize your treatment and protect your transplanted organ. With our discounted price of $200 USD and convenient nationwide locations, there’s no reason to delay this critical aspect of your post-transplant care.
Ready to schedule your test? Contact us today at +1(267) 388-9828 or book your appointment online to ensure optimal management of your immunosuppressive therapy.
