Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD67761Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Cyclosporine A Panel (Trough, 1 Hour, 2 Hour Post)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug monitoring of cyclosporine is critical in transplant patients to optimize immunosuppressive therapy and avoid toxicity. Measuring trough, 1-hour, and 2-hour post-dose levels enables assessment of drug exposure kinetics and individual metabolism variability.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Cyclosporine A Peak (2 Hr)
Analyte2‑Hour Post‑Dose level
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Cyclosporine A Post (1 Hr)
Analyte1‑Hour Post‑Dose level
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Cyclosporine A Trough
AnalyteTrough level
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 53828-0 - cycloSPORINE Trough Bld-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
5 mL (2 mL minimum)
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
EDTA (lavender‑top) tube
Patient Preparation
Optimum time to collect sample is 1 hour before next dose
Causes for Rejection
Clotted
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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