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Cyclosporine, Random
Test Name Cyclosporine, Random
Specimen Type / Requirements Container Type = Lavender (EDTA) Minimum Testing Volume = 2ml Whole Blood Tube should be fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity
Specimen Handling Collection Instructions: Collect sample in lavender top (EDTA). Whole blood is preferred. Include time of dose and time of collection. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Stability: Stable for up to 5 days at 15-25◦C or 7 days at 2-8°C or frozen at -20°C or lower for up to 6 months. Transportation: Transport at room temperature ASAP. Laboratory Staff Instructions: Specimens must be mixed thoroughly after thawing and before testing to ensure consistency of results Sample Rejection Criteria: Serum, plasma or clotted specimens unacceptable. Specimens left at room temperature for >24h.
Required Documentation
Turnaround Time (TAT) 1 Day	Test Utilization
Reference Value See Report
Test Code CYSPR	Methodology Either LCMS/MS or Competitive Binding Immunoenzymatic Assay
Testing Location SMH-Biochemistry	Other Information Last Updated: September 30, 2019

Cyclosporine, Random

Cyclosporine, Random

Container Type = Lavender (EDTA)

Minimum Testing Volume = 2ml Whole Blood

Tube should be fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity

Collection Instructions: Collect sample in lavender top (EDTA). Whole blood is preferred. Include time of dose and time of collection.

Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label.

Stability: Stable for up to 5 days at 15-25◦C or 7 days at 2-8°C or frozen at -20°C or lower for up to 6 months.

Transportation: Transport at room temperature ASAP.

Laboratory Staff Instructions: Specimens must be mixed thoroughly after thawing and before testing to ensure consistency of results

Sample Rejection Criteria: Serum, plasma or clotted specimens unacceptable. Specimens left at room temperature for >24h.

1 Day

See Report

CYSPR

Either LCMS/MS or Competitive Binding Immunoenzymatic Assay

SMH-Biochemistry

Last Updated: September 30, 2019