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Sandwich Assay for Tacrolimus Using 2 Antitacrolimus Antibodies

Sandwich Assay for Tacrolimus Using 2 Antitacrolimus Antibodies

Clinical Chemistry Podcast · Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine

April 29, 20147m 6s

Show Notes

Tacrolimus or FK506 is a macrocyclic lactone that is commonly used along with other immunosuppressant drugs to reduce graft rejection in organ transplantation by suppressing the immune system. Because of its narrow therapeutic window, it is critical to accurately monitor blood concentrations of this drug for optimal efficacy.