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Cyclosporine, Blood

Test ID: CYCLO WB

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

CsA-Sandimmune; CsA-microemulsion Neoral

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
  • Interpret results using clinical information and treatment protocols.

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