Test Code CYSPR Cyclosporine, Blood
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: CYSPR
Reporting Name
Cyclosporine, BUseful For
Monitoring whole blood cyclosporine concentration during therapy, particularly in individuals coadministered cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 substrates, inhibitors, or inducers
Adjusting dose to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing toxicity
Evaluating patient compliance
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect specimen immediately before a scheduled dose.
2. Do not centrifuge.
3. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Additional Information: Therapeutic range applies to trough specimens collected immediately prior to a.m. dose.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Ambient | 14 days | ||
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
100-400 ng/mL (trough)
Target steady-state trough concentrations vary depending on the type of transplant, concomitant immunosuppression, clinical/institutional protocols, and time posttransplant. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with this clinical information and any physical signs/symptoms of rejection/toxicity.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
80158
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CYSPR | Cyclosporine, B | 3520-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
35143 | Cyclosporine, B | 3520-4 |
Interpretation
Most individuals display optimal response to cyclosporine with trough whole blood levels 100 to 400 ng/mL. Preferred therapeutic ranges may vary by transplant type, protocol, and comedications.
Therapeutic ranges are based on specimens collected at trough (ie, immediately before the next scheduled dose). Higher results will be obtained when the blood is drawn at other times.
This test may also be used to analyze cyclosporine levels 2 hours after dosing (C2 concentrations); trough therapeutic ranges do not apply to C2 specimens.
The assay is specific for cyclosporine; it does not cross-react with cyclosporine metabolites, sirolimus, sirolimus metabolites, tacrolimus, or tacrolimus metabolites. Results by liquid chromatography with detection by tandem mass spectrometry are approximately 30% less than by immunoassay.
Report Available
Same day/1 dayReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Clotted specimens | Reject |
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)