Test Code CYCLO Cyclosporine
Additional Codes
Epic EAP |
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LAB874 Cyclosporine level |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Lavender (EDTA)
Also Acceptable Collection Container:
Pink (K2EDTA)
Collection Information:
Whole Blood
Transport Information:
4.0 mL blood
Minimum Sample Volume:
1.0 mL
Remarks:
Baseline samples should be collected just before a dose is given. 2 hour post dose cyclosporine levels should be collected 2 hours after the cyclosporine dose is given.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Ambient Stability:
24 hours
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines
CPT
80158
Performance
Methodology:
Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay
Performed:
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; Sat - Sun 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Analytical Time:
6 hours
Alias
CSA Level, Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune (Cyclosporine)