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Cyclosporine, Blood
Test ID: CYCLO WB
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunometric Immunoassay
Platform
Abbott Alinity I
Report Includes
Cyclosporine
Specimens
Whole Blood (EDTA)
Test Location
University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, 11E-444, Toronto ON M5G 2C4
Test Version
23-Oct-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Whole Blood (EDTA)
Collection Containers
Lavender top (EDTA)
Sample Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Cyclosporine (Trough): Collect specimen before next dose.
Cyclosporine (C1): Collect specimen 1 hour post dose.
Cyclosporine (C2): Collect specimen 2 hours post dose.
Cyclosporine (C3): Collect specimen 3 hours post dose.
Cyclosporine (C4): Collect specimen 4 hours post dose.
Handling Information
Do not centrifuge.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | > 7 days |
Additional Stability Information
Avoid multiple (> 3) freeze thaw cycles
Test Version
23-Oct-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunometric Immunoassay
Platform
Abbott Alinity I
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclosporine | µg/L |
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Test Location
University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, 11E-444, Toronto ON M5G 2C4
Test Version
23-Oct-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CYCLO WB | 8138Cyclosporin | ug/L |
Test Version
23-Oct-2023