Everolimus Test
Also known as: Everolimus Level Test, Everolimus Blood Test
Everolimus Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹6,500. Uses LC-MS/MS on Whole blood samples. Results in Same day report delivery via online portal, email, or WhatsApp.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR
Consultant Physician · Reg: 8052
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The purpose of the everolimus test is to quantify drug levels in the blood to guide dosage adjustments, ensure therapeutic efficacy, and prevent toxicity in patients undergoing cancer treatment or organ transplantation.
- Test Code
- 531
- Price
- ₹6,500
- Sample Type
- Whole blood
- Result Time
- Same day report delivery via online portal, email, or WhatsApp.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- LC-MS/MS
Sample Collection
Provide date and time of sampling, amount and time of last everolimus dose. Ideal sampling time is 1 hour before the next dose (12-hour trough level).
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
A healthcare professional will draw blood from a vein in your arm using a sterile needle and lavender top EDTA tube.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to the puncture site to prevent bruising. Resume normal activities unless otherwise directed.
Timeline: Same day report delivery via online portal, email, or WhatsApp.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of the everolimus test is to quantify drug levels in the blood to guide dosage adjustments, ensure therapeutic efficacy, and prevent toxicity in patients undergoing cancer treatment or organ transplantation.
How to Prepare
- Record the exact time of last everolimus dose
- Schedule blood draw 1 hour before the next planned dose
- Use the provided lavender top EDTA tube for sample collection
- Ship the sample refrigerated to the laboratory
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR — MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Reg. No. 8052
"Regular monitoring of everolimus levels is crucial to maintain therapeutic efficacy and minimize toxicity in transplant and cancer patients."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Incorrect sample container (not EDTA tube)
- Insufficient blood volume (less than 2 mL)
- Improper labeling or missing patient information
- Sample hemolyzed or clotted
Understanding Your Results
If you experience symptoms of toxicity (e.g., fever, weakness, swelling) or signs of treatment failure, consult your doctor immediately.
Limitations
- ⚠Single time-point measurement may not reflect overall drug exposure
- ⚠Results can vary based on individual pharmacokinetics
- ⚠Reference ranges may differ based on clinical indication and lab methods
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising or discomfort at the blood draw site
- ●Rare risk of infection or excessive bleeding
- ●No significant risks associated with the test itself
Interfering Factors
- ●Concurrent medications that affect everolimus metabolism
- ●Incorrect timing of blood sample relative to dose administration
- ●Improper sample handling or storage conditions
- ●Patient factors such as liver or kidney function impairment
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