Test Code C2CYCL C2 Cyclosporine
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA)
Specimen Required
Whole Blood
Special Handling Instructions
Collect specimen 2 hours post Cyclosporine dose. Specimen must be received in the Chemistry lab by10 am to be analyzed the same day
Specimen Volume
4 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days, Refrigerated: 7 days
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Days and Times Performed
Test performed daily
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Units of Measure
ng/mL
CPT Code
80158
EMR Interface Order Code
05335