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HelpEpic Code LAB552 Cyclosporine Level, Whole Blood
Test Name Alias
CSA Level | Gengraf | Neoral | Sandimmune | 8065
Interface Order Alias
10119
Quick Collect
Verify scheduled collect time.
Ordering Instructions
Inpatients: Please contact your local inpatient pharmacy for information regarding appropriate timing for blood drug level orders, if needed.
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): Lavender top (EDTA)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Capillary collect ok? Yes
Microtainer acceptable? Yes
Collection Instructions:
- After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Processed Specimen: Whole Blood
Centrifuge/Spin: No
Aliquot: No
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 14 days
Refrigerate: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Laboratory Retention: 7 days
Test Frequency
Available daily, test performed during first shift only, usual TAT 1-2 days.
Monday - Friday: Specimens received in the Toxicology Laboratory by 13:30 will be reported by 15:00. Specimens received after 13:30 will be resulted the next day.
Saturday - Sunday: Specimens received in the Toxicology Laboratory by 10:00 will be reported by 13:00. Specimens received after 10:00 will be resulted the next day.
Reference Range
100 – 400 ng/mL (Trough).
Therapeutic levels depend on clinical application.
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Performing Department
Toxicology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
CPT
80158
CDM Code
3018015801
Epic Test ID
1230100582
LOINC
Cyclosporine Lvl: 3520-4
Mayo Access Code
SHO182
Reviewed Date
2/15/2023
Updated Date
11/17/2023 Reference Range