Test directory: Cyclosporine

Ordering Code344
Test NameCyclosporine
AliasCsA
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume2 mL
Handling InstructionsDo NOT centrifuge specimen.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityRefrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 8 Months
If testing will be delayed more than 7 days, store frozen (-10 C or colder).
Rejection CriteriaClotted, Gel barrier tube, Insufficient quantity, Over filled tube, Specimen older than stability limits, Under filled tube, Wrong specimen type
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time1 Day
MethodologyChemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
CyclosporineALL100-400100-400ng/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