Cyclosporine A CYCL
Method(s) | Recombinant DNA Homogeneous Enzyme Immunoassay |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | One 3 mL lavender (EDTA). Trough sample is specimen of choice. |
Transport | 1 mL whole blood at 20-25°C. |
Stability | Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month |
Unacceptable Conditions | Clotted samples. |
Schedule | Daily - if received before 2 pm |
Billing Code | 5011058 |
CPTCode | 80158 |
Notes | Trough specimen required. |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
Therapeutic Range: Kidney and heart transplant patients: Up to 3 months post-transplant: 350-525 ng/mL; Greater than 3 months post-transplant: 145-350 ng/mL Liver transplant patients: 290-525 ng/mL Toxic: Greater than 700 ng/mL |