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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: Jess21 on February 25, 2013, 07:22:11 PM

Title: Tacrolimus level high?
Post by: Jess21 on February 25, 2013, 07:22:11 PM
I take prograf 3mg 2x a day. The last 3.5yrs my levels have been 5-7(except for one week when I used to take more, so they lowered it). Last week's level was 16. I assume/hope it was a lab error. My coordinator called, didn't leave a message, and didn't return my call. I redid my tacrolimus level today. Has anyone had this occur?
Title: Re: Tacrolimus level high?
Post by: jeannea on February 26, 2013, 10:47:27 PM
Tacro levels can vary. It might be a lab error or might not. Make sure there is 12 hours between taking your night tacro dose and your morning draw. But I think there can be other factors like dehydration or diarrhea or who knows. Just call in and find out tomorrow if it's better.
Title: Re: Tacrolimus level high?
Post by: Jess21 on February 28, 2013, 02:09:04 PM
It was. And came back at 8 this time.
Title: Re: Tacrolimus level high?
Post by: MooseMom on February 28, 2013, 04:29:22 PM
That's good news, Jess21!
Title: Re: Tacrolimus level high?
Post by: jeannea on February 28, 2013, 05:50:38 PM
Sounds good. Retests can be worth it.