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Cyclosporine A Trough, Blood

Test Code
8812


CPT Codes
80158

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


Patient Preparation
Collect as a trough, 12 hours after last dose

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


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

Clotted specimen



Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Sets up 7 days a week.


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




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.