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Cyclosporine (LC-MS/MS)

Message
Performed in the Special Chemistry-Metabolic Laboratory (x6-7919)


Test Code
CYCLO


Alias/See Also
Cyclosporin; Cyclosporine A; CsA


Preferred Specimen
Purple top (EDTA). Whole blood only. Tube cannot be used if plasma has been removed


Minimum Volume
0.5mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None.


Instructions
Trough is the preferred specimen.  


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Methodology
LC-MS/MS

FDA Status
Not FDA approved. Lab developed test.

Setup Schedule
Specimens must be in the lab by 10:30 AM for same day results Mon-Fri.
On weekends and holidays, specimens must be received in the lab by 9:30 AM for same day results.


Reference Range
Trough: 50-350 ng/mL. Therapeutic goal depends on type of transplant and time since transplant.




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.