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Sirolimus (Rapamycin) Test Cost and Procedure

sirolimus (rapamycin)

Sirolimus (Rapamycin)

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This test is used to estimate the levels of sirolimus. This drug is also known as Rapamycin.

Why is this test done?

This test estimates the levels of sirolimus. It determines patient obedience and management of immunosuppressant patients.

Sirolimus

This is an immunosuppressant drug that is employed in conjunction with cyclosporine.

This drug is used in people who undergo kidney transplantation. The body's immune system usually considers the organ transplants an outsider and starts fighting with them. This drug limits the action of the immune system and helps in the adjustment of organs in the body. It reduces the production of T-cells which provide an immune response.

Uses

This drug is used for other problems also

  • Heart disease
  • Clotting problems
  • Ascites
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Infection
  • Lung diseases
  • Pleural effusion
  • Lymphoma
  • Skin cancer
  • Liver diseases
  • Protein in urea
  • Lung transplant

Contraindications

  • Not to be used in children below 12 years.
  • Not to be used during pregnancy
  • Not used in people with liver transplants
  • It causes fertility problems in women
  • Recommended with other drugs, not alone.

Requirement for this test

No specific preparation is needed. No food limit is given.

Only the dose of this drug is to be prohibited before the collection of the sample. Other organ examinations are also recommended with this test.

Uses

This detects the symptoms of toxicity. When toxicity is seen, the following signs are seen:

  • Increased blood pressure
  • Sleep attacks
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Chest pain
  • Bleeding
  • Nausea
  • Bruising
  • Stinging of skin
  • Anxiousness
  • Backache
  • Red stools
  • Pus
  • Blurry vision
  • Itching eyes
  • Numbness
  • Burning of skin
  • Bone pain
  • Chest pain
  • Confusion
  • Chills
  • Deafness
  • Dry cough
  • Dizziness
  • Earache
  • Starvation

Kidney Transplant

It is one of the most fundamental advances of modern sciences. This procedure involves the placement of a new kidney in a patient whose kidneys are failed.

Procedure

  • The site where the blood sample is to be taken is punctured with a needle.
  • The required amount of blood is withdrawn.
  • This specimen is then sent to the higher center for examination.

Test Type Sirolimus (Rapamycin)
Includes

Sirolimus (Rapamycin) Test (Pathology)

Preparation
Reporting

Within 24 hours*

Test Price ₹ 3680 ₹ 4600
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