Test directory: Cyclosporine

Ordering Code 8514
Test Name Cyclosporine
Alias CsA
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume 3 mL
Collection Instructions Draw trough level 12 hours after last dose or just prior to next dose.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 2 Days
Methodology Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reference Lab  Clinical Laboratories of Hi

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of August 21, 2026.
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

The reference...
The reference range refers to a trough level drawn 12hr after last dose or just prior to next dose, and should be interpreted by a clinician experienced in immunosuppressive therapy

Toxicity may occur at levels within the therapeutic range

Testing performed on the Abbott Architect (Chemiluminescent
Microparticle Detection Technology - CMIA). Results obtained with different manufacturers cannot be interchanged due to differences in assay methods and reagent specificity.
Note1

Note1:


The reference range refers to a trough level drawn 12hr after last dose or just prior to next dose, and should be interpreted by a clinician experienced in immunosuppressive therapy

Toxicity may occur at levels within the therapeutic range

Testing performed on the Abbott Architect (Chemiluminescent
Microparticle Detection Technology - CMIA). Results obtained with different manufacturers cannot be interchanged due to differences in assay methods and reagent specificity..