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Cyclosporine A Peak (2 Hour), Blood

Test Code
10719


CPT Codes
80158

Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Patient Preparation
Collect as a peak 2 hours post dose

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimens


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 2 days


Reference Range
No definitive therapeutic or toxic ranges have been established. Optimal blood drug levels are influenced by type of transplant, patient response, time post-transplant, co-administration of other drugs, and drug formulation. The following peak ranges are suggested guidelines:
de novo 1500-1700 mcg/L
<6 Months 800-1000 mcg/L
6-12 Months 600-800 mcg/L
>1 Year 300-600 mcg/L


Clinical Significance

Cyclosporine (Cyclosporin A) is an immunosuppressant therapeutic agent used in the prevention of organ graft rejection. Clinical measurement of blood levels is required due to the inter-individual variability of metabolism as well as the toxicity associated with excessive dosage.



Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153



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