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Cyclosporin
minimum sample volume required ~ 4ml
Test Code: CYC
Tube type: EDTA
Special instructions
Trough sample required. Note reference range applies to trough samples only.
Please state time of last dose and sample collection time on request form.
Out of hours/urgent requests are not routinely available but may be possible on a case by case basis. Arrangement is by discussion with duty biochemist.
Sent away
to Southmead Hospital, Bristol (routinely). BRI (duty biochemist must be informed by requesting clinican if this is required)
Reference range
100 - 300
Units
µg/L
Turnaround Time
7
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Monitoring of cyclosporin therapy.
Can be referred to specific hospital laboratories, for example some paediatric patients are monitored by the BRI. The duty biochemist must be informed by telephone if the requesting clinician requires the sample to be processed at the BRI.
Please note results can be viewed earlier than 7 days via open net.
