Test directory: Cyclosporine

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)

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...

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