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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Purple Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3.0mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0mL
Collection Instructions: Mix sample well to avoid clotting.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Send the sample to the laboratory immediately. |
| Refrigerate: | 7 days |
Reference Interval
With cyclosporin therapy: 4 - 12 ug/L
Maintenance regimen with cyclosporin withdrawal: 12 - 20 ug/L
Days and Times Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, TAT 2-5 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Service Code
31838
Update
Last updated 22/08/2022
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | Non-EDTA, Clotted sample |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Monitoring anti rejection therapy. Dose adjustment to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing toxicity.
Alias
Rapamycin