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Test Code LAB1878 Cyclosporine, Whole Blood

Important Note

This test is only offered in the East and Central Regions. It is not available in the West Region.

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic Fairview Test Code
U OF M CYCLOSPORIN LAB1878 CSAUM CYC

 

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Specimen Type: EDTA whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen in original tube.

2. Do not centrifuge.

Additional Information: For therapeutic monitoring, specimen is usually drawn just prior to next dose (up to 1/2 hour). If toxicity is suspected, draw level when ordered (STAT).

 

Alternate:

Specimen Type: Lithium or sodium heparin whole blood

Container/Tube: Dark-green top (lithium or sodium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1.2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen in original tube.

2. Do not centrifuge.

3. Gel tube is not acceptable.

Additional Information: For therapeutic monitoring, specimen is usually drawn just prior to next dose (up to 1/2 hour). If toxicity is suspected, draw level when ordered (STAT).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate OK/Frozen NO

Store specimen in refrigerator.

Ship specimen at ambient temperature.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Fairview Diagnostic Laboratories

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80158

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Report Available

Same day/1 day