Book Tacrolimus Test in Chennai
Avail Tacrolimus in Chennai through MFine. You can book your Tacrolimus test from the reputed lab partners of MFine and get samples collected from your doorstep. Post your Tacrolimus sample collection, and the test reports will be available for download within the next 48 hours. Tacrolimus is usually recommended for people who are receiving the drug with the same name.
Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant that is given to patients who have received any form of organ transplant or are suffering from problems like eczema.
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How to Book a Tacrolimus Test in Chennai?
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Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant drug used to suppress the immune reaction in patients who have received transplantation. Organ rejection may be a huge concern when transplantation is required. If the organ is rejected, it can lead to other health difficulties and prove fatal. Hence, this drug is given in therapeutic amounts. The issue with Tacrolimus is that it is absorbed differently in different bodies and in different amounts, i.e., before and after food.
Hence this test is done before the patient is taken to therapy.
If the concentration of this drug is consistently above the therapeutic amounts, it can cause tacrolimus toxicity and may prove fatal. Side effects can be present in all amounts, but in the case of high amounts of the drug, the side effects may have deadly side effects like high blood pressure, nausea, headaches, blurred vision, etc. Hence to avoid all these problems, a tacrolimus test is suggested.
Why Book for the Tacrolimus Test?
- Book a tacrolimus test to measure the amount of Tacrolimus drug absorbed into the body when it is taken. This test helps healthcare professionals ensure that the drug is not crossing toxic concentrations. Tacrolimus is a drug that falls under the class of immunosuppressants. This class of drugs is required to suppress an overactive immune system.
- In certain bodies, the immune system may fail to recognize body parts as its own and may mistake it as a foreign body part and may attack it. This results in many health concerns and leads to problems like autoimmune disorders. Sometimes, a patient may require an organ transplant. In this case, it is vital to suppress the immune system so that it does not counterattack the organ and reject it.
- However, the drug Tacrolimus may be toxic in higher concentrations, especially to the kidneys (Nephrotoxicity). This is a test that is regularly administered at the start and during the therapy to see the perfect dosage of the drug. Once the dosage is administered, the frequency of this test will reduce.
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What does Tacrolimus Test Measure?
- It measures the concentration of the drug Tacrolimus in the blood of the patient. Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant that is taken intravenously or orally.
What Preparation is Needed for the Tacrolimus Test?
- No special preparation is required. However, kindly communicate all the regular medicines that you take to the healthcare professional.
What Happens to Your Test Sample?
What do Abnormal Results Indicate?
It is best to consult with a doctor to interpret the test results. Generally, the therapeutic range of this drug in the bloodstream is 5.0 – 15.0 ug/L.
A concentration lower than this may mean that the organ might be rejected and may pose a huge health risk.
A concentration higher than this can be extremely toxic. This can result in side effects and may result in tacrolimus toxicity.
Tacrolimus toxicity may cause headache, high blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, increased heart rate, blurred vision, etc.
Different labs have different methods of checking and interpreting the tacrolimus limits.
Please note- Use the same lab each time you book a tacrolimus test for the best and most consistent result.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I avail at-home sample collection in Poongavanapuram, Chennai?
Yes, You can avail of an at-home sample from a lab in Poongavanapuram, Chennai.
What is the cost of the Tacrolimus test in Chennai?
The cost of this test is between 2000 and 3000 INR.
Yes, you can book the Tarcolimus test for your uncle in Chennai from Bangalore with the help of the MFine app.
I am staying in Bangalore. Can I book Tacrolimus for my uncle staying in Chennai?
Yes, You can reschedule the test; Go to the account, and you can see your test, and you can reschedule the test according to your suitable time. You can chat or call our technician if you are facing any difficulty.
How can I reschedule my appointment for the sample collection of this test?
Yes. Our lab technicians are fully vaccinated. Further, they also ensure safety by wearing a mask and using a sanitiser and gloves during sample collection.
Is the lab technician coming for Tacrolimus sample collection vaccinated?
Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant that is administered to people with autoimmune disorders and people who are going through an organ transplant. Since this drug is absorbed differently in different bodies, it is recommended to patients before and during therapy.
When is the Tacrolimus test recommended?
Generally, this test is used to monitor the levels of tacrolimus in a person who is addressed tacrolimus for therapeutic purposes. If this test is recommended, chances are you might already have a prescription for the same.
Is a prescription required to book a Tacrolimus test?
Yes. MFine provides result interpretation along with the reports. Also, you will be able to avail a free doctor consultation after the lab test to understand your reports accurately. Our doctor will also advise and prescribe medicines if required based on the results.
Does MFine provide result interpretation along with the reports?
Yes, it is a definitive test. It determines the right amount of tacrolimus permissible for different bodies.
Is the Tacrolimus test definitive?
This test is usually recommended before the patient is put to therapy. So this test alone will determine the optimal amount of the drug tacrolimus.
What other tests are usually recommended along with Tacrolimus?
This test determines the amount of the drug tacrolimus in the bloodstream from which the right amount of the drug can be administered. Since it is an immunosuppressant, it is generally administered to patients with an organ transplant.
What problems can be detected through the Tacrolimus test?
- Login to MFine
- Go to your profile
- Click Attachment and Reports
- Click Lab Report and download the same
How can I download my Tacrolimus test report?
Usually, you can avail yourself up to a 50% discount on Tacrolimus through MFine. However, the discount and test price may vary based on lab partner and location.