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CYCLO
PERFORMING SITE
Pathology Laboratory
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Container/Tube Type: Lavender (EDTA)
Also Acceptable Collection Container: Pink (K2EDTA)
Collection Information: Whole Blood
Transport Information: 4.0 mL blood
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.
CPT Codes
80158
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability: 7 days
Ambient Stability: 24 hours
Method
Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay
Notes
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)