Sirolimus, also known as rapamycin or Rapamune®, has been added to the Lyphochek® line of whole blood controls. Lyphochek is designed to monitor a variety of whole blood assays, including cyclosporine, sirolimus, tacrolimus (FK-506), lead, and red cell folate. Three critical levels are available, and values are provided for multiple manual test methods and instruments. For quality control and peer group data, the UNITY™ data management program is also available for the life of the lot.

This human-based product has a three-year shelf life when stored at 2-8ºC. Sirolimus is stable for 14 days at 2-8ºC and 30 days at –10ºC to –20ºC after reconstitution.

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc