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HelpTest ID BLOD0508 Cyclosporin Trough
Synonym
Cyclospor, CSA, GENGRAF
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
A trough sample is recommended for measurement. Trough samples should be drawn 30 minutes prior to next scheduled dose.
Sioux Falls, Fargo
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Bismarck
Test may be affected by gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls, Fargo
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Greater than 7 days |
Bismarck
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Sioux Falls, Fargo
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Bismarck
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck
CPT
80158