4313 Cyclosporine A Whole Blood [LC/MS-MS]

Components
NAME METHOD REFERENCE RANGE UNITS
Cyclosporine A LC-MS-MS  view ref range  ng/mL 


Specimen Requirements
TYPE VOLUME TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTIONS
PRIMARY
1 Whole Blood Heparin 4 (3) mL   Ambient - 48 Hour(s), Refrigerated - 14 Day(s) Ship on cold pack. 
ALTERNATE
  Whole Blood EDTA 4 (3) mL   Ambient - 48 Hour(s), Refrigerated - 14 Day(s)  


Clinical utility
High cyclosporine levels can lead to nephrotoxicity; low levels can lead to organ rejection following transplant. Peak concentrations are reached at around 3.5 hours after oral dosage. Elimination half-life is 10-27 hours.


Reported: Same day

CPT Code: 80158