| Ordering Code | 344 | 
|---|---|
| Test Name | Cyclosporine | 
| Alias | CsA | 
| Preferred Specimen | Whole Blood | 
| Preferred Container | EDTA, K2 (Lavender) | 
| Optimum Volume | 2 mL | 
| Handling Instructions | Do NOT centrifuge specimen. | 
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated | 
| Specimen Stability | Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 8 Months If testing will be delayed more than 7 days, store frozen (-10 C or colder). | 
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted, Gel barrier tube, Insufficient quantity, Over filled tube, Specimen older than stability limits, Under filled tube, Wrong specimen type | 
| Avail. Stat | NO | 
| Analytic Time | 1 Day | 
| Methodology | Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) | 
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of October 31, 2025.
      | Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclosporine | ALL | 100-400 | 100-400 | ng/mL | This test was... Note1 | 
Note1:
This test was performed using a Chemiluminescent
Microparticle Immunoassay on the Abbott Architect system. Values obtained with a different assay cannot be used interchangeably due to differences in assay methods and cross-reactivity with metabolites. Consistent use of one assay for individual patients is recommended
.