Test Details
Mnemonic
CYCLO
Ordering Code
1757210
CPT-4 Code(s)
80158
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL whole blood refrigerated. CAUTION: The complexity of the clinical state, individual differences in sensitivity to the immunosuppressive and nephrotoxic effects of cyclosporine, the co-administration of other immunosuppressants, the type of transplant and a number of other factors will cause different requirements for optimal whole blood levels of cyclosporine. The reference ranges below are general guidelines and apply to trough specimens drawn just prior to a.m. dose.
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
100 - 400 ng/mL
Toxic: >700 ng/mL
Toxic: >700 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory