Immunosuppressant Drug Profile 4 Test
Short Name: Immunosuppressant Profile 4
Also known as: TDM for Immunosuppressants, Immunosuppressant Drug Level Test
Immunosuppressant Drug Profile 4 Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹11,000. Uses LC-MS/MS on Whole Blood samples. Results in Report available same day if sample is received by 5 PM; otherwise, next business day.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Ramarao Paidisetty
Consultant Biochemist · Reg: 21504
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To monitor levels of immunosuppressant drugs in patients undergoing treatment for organ transplantation, autoimmune disorders, or cancer, ensuring therapeutic effectiveness and minimizing toxicity.
- Test Code
- 1097
- Price
- ₹11,000
- Sample Type
- Whole Blood
- Result Time
- Report available same day if sample is received by 5 PM; otherwise, next business day.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- LC-MS/MS
Sample Collection
Provide date and time of sampling, dose taken, and time of dosing. Inform physician about all medications.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
Standard blood draw procedure; sample collected in EDTA tube.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to puncture site to prevent bruising. Resume normal activities.
Timeline: Report available same day if sample is received by 5 PM; otherwise, next business day.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To monitor levels of immunosuppressant drugs in patients undergoing treatment for organ transplantation, autoimmune disorders, or cancer, ensuring therapeutic effectiveness and minimizing toxicity.
How to Prepare
- Ship sample refrigerated
- Ideal sampling time: Just before the next dose (Trough levels)
- Provide date and time of sampling, dose taken, and time of dosing
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Ramarao Paidisetty — MBBS, MD (Biochemistry) · Reg. No. 21504
"Regular monitoring of immunosuppressant drug levels is vital for transplant patients to prevent rejection and minimize toxicity, ensuring long-term graft survival."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed or clotted sample
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improperly labeled or stored sample
Understanding Your Results
Higher levels may indicate toxicity risk (e.g., kidney damage), lower levels may increase rejection risk.
Elevated levels can lead to side effects like mouth ulcers, low levels may reduce efficacy.
High levels associated with nephrotoxicity, low levels with graft rejection.
Monitoring helps balance immunosuppression and avoid complications like edema or infections.
If experiencing symptoms like fever, tenderness, swelling, decreased organ function, joint pain, fatigue, or skin rashes while on immunosuppressant therapy.
Limitations
- ⚠Does not replace clinical judgment; levels must be interpreted in context of patient history
- ⚠Reference ranges may vary by laboratory and patient population
- ⚠Test measures total drug levels, not free drug fractions
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising or pain at puncture site
- ●Rare risk of infection or excessive bleeding
Interfering Factors
- ●Other medications that affect drug metabolism
- ●Liver or kidney function impairment
- ●Dietary factors (e.g., grapefruit juice)
- ●Sample handling or timing errors
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