UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Cyclosporine-2 hour
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| Test Code(s): |
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CS2 / HCCS2
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| CPT Code(s): |
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80158
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| Clinical Significance: |
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Immunosuppressive
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, dayshift- Pathology Resident approval is required after hours.
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Routine: 24 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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Cyclosporine-2 hour levels should be determined on samples collected 2 hours after a dose of cyclosporine is administered.
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Collect specimen 2 hours after the dose of cyclosporine is administered.
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Preferred: Lavender top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 4 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Whole Blood
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| Specimen Processing: |
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SEND WHOLE BLOOD. Do not centrifuge or separate plasma.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220).
Transport at ambient temperature if coming from outreach location. Do NOT freeze.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 6 months
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Interpretation
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Cyclosporine whole blood values should be used in conjunction with information available from clinical evaluation and other diagnostic procedures.
| Suggested target ranges: |
| 0-3 months post-transplant: |
800-1200 ng/mL |
| 4-6 months post-transplant: |
700-900 ng/mL |
| > 6 months post-transplant: |
500-700 ng/mL |
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| Additional Information: |
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Samples less than 10 ng/mL will be reported as less than 10 ng/mL.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the UWHC Clinical Laboratories. This test meets the standards for clinical testing. This test should not be regarded as investigational or for research use. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved or cleared this test; however, the FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
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