Laboratory Medicine Program

Cyclosporine
(CsA-Sandimmune, CsA-microemulsion Neoral, Immunosuppressant Drugs)

Clinical Decription:
Cyclosporine is used in transplant patients to prevent organ rejection. Toxic side effects include primarily nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity, as well as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hypertension, and others.

Method: CMIA; Alinity i

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Dependent on clinical state.

Specimen Type: Lavender EDTA
Collected In: EDTA
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: Refrigerated 2-8C (send on ice or freeze packs)

Special Instructions: Optimum sampling time is trough level just prior to next dose. For C2 levels: Optimum sampling time is the peak level 2 hour after dose. Do not centrifuge sample.

Testing Schedule(s): Daily.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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