- Test Name
- Cyclosporine peak, whole blood, 4 hours post-dose
- Aliases
- CSA peak Level, Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CYCPE
- LOINC Test Code
- 53834-8
- Description and Primary Use
- Monitoring whole blood cyclosporin concentration during therapy, adjusting dose to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing toxicity, evaluating patient compliance.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 5 Days
- Test Cost
- 119
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Sample should be kept as whole blood in original collection container. Collect in a lavender top (EDTA) tube, minimum 3 mL. Mix the whole blood but do not centrifuge the tube. Collect whole blood peak level sample precisely 2h after the last dose taken. Provide the date and time of the collection and of the last dose taken. Store refrigerated or frozen for up to 14d.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory
- Last Updated
- 28-Aug-19