Test ID BLOD1096 Cyclosporin 2 Hour Post Dose
AKA
Cyclo
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
For the 2-hours-post-dose cyclosporine assay to be valid, the sample needs to be collected within 15 minutes of the stated time.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Greater than 7 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls and Fargo
CPT
80158
Report Available
1-3 days