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Test Code LAB1829 Cyclosporin Level

Aliases

CYC
Cyclo
Gengraf
Neoral
Sandimmune

Special Collection Notes

Collect trough levels 15 – 30 minutes prior to next dose.
Mix well after collection to prevent clotting – Do NOT CENTRIFUGE.
This test CANNOT share containers with any other test.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood:
Purple Top Tube-EDTA

Processing Instructions

Mix well after collection.
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
Store and send sample ambient via courier.

Specimen Volume

Preferred: 0.5 mL
Minimum: 0.3 mL

Temperature

Ambient

Sample Stability

Ambient: Not recommended
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen @-18 Celsius: 1 month

Test/Batch Schedule

Testing performed @ 0930 and 1500 daily.

TAT

Routine: 24 hours
STAT: 60 minutes

Method

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Test Components

Cyclosporine Level

Reference Range

100-300 ng/mL

CPT

80158

Performing Section

Chemistry

Purpose/Principle

Quantitatively measure Cyclosporine in whole blood to assist in the management of Cyclosporine therapy for patients who have received kidney, liver or heart transplants.