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Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry  (METABOLIC)
Test Name:
CYCLOSPORINE - (B)
Test Code: CY
Clinical Information:
Only trough specimens should be analyzed.  For same day results, sample must reach HSC by 9:30AM.
 
For more information see:
Phlebotomy and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:
Whole Blood: 1.0 mL
Pediatric Whole Blood: 0.7 mL

Pre-dose specimen is required.
Stability:
- 4 days at room temperature
- 7 days at 2 - 8 ° C
Referral:
Whole Blood: 1.0 mL

Store and ship whole blood specimen refrigerated temperature.
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Therapeutic (trough):  100-300 μg/L 
Target range is dependent on transplant type, time post-surgery and immunosuppressive protocol.
Availability:
Daily
See Also:
More Information:
Store and ship whole blood specimen refrigerated. 
Test performed at:
Health Sciences Centre by Shared Health Biochemical Genetics Laboratory using UPLC/MS/MS.  This is a laboratory developed test.