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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code (Parent) | LAB880 |
| Epic Ordering Code (C0) | LAB3040830 |
| Epic Ordering Code (C2) | LAB3040829 |
| Epic Ordering Code (C4) | LAB3040828 |
| NBS code | LBC04503 |
| Service code | 31820 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Container: |
| Purple Top |
Additional information: Mix sample well to avoid clotting. Collect sample within an hour before the next dose, except patients on continuous infusion.
Processing Requirements
Specimen type: Whole Blood
Volume: Full tube
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | 7 days |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not appicable |
| Others: Non-EDTA, clotted specimen | Reject |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
Whole blood levels
| Kidney < 6 mths | 250 – 375 ug/L |
|---|---|
| Kidney > 6 mths | 100 – 200 ug/L |
| Liver < 1 mth | 300 – 450 ug/L |
| Liver 2 – 6 mths | 250 – 350 ug/L |
| Liver > 6 mths | 150 – 250 ug/L |
| Bone Marrow | 150 – 250 ug/L |
| Cardiac < 6 wks | 300 – 420 ug/L |
| Cardiac 6 – 12 wks | 180 – 300 ug/L |
| Cardiac > 12 wks | 120 – 180 ug/L |
Critical Value: >300 ug/L
Note: This test is performed on Abbott Alinity system (chemiluminescent immunoassay).
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Monitoring anti rejection therapy.
Dose adjustment to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing toxicity.
Update
Last updated 16/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
| Cyclosporin (Parent) | 14978-1 |
| Cyclosporin (C0) | 48597-9 |
| Cyclosporin (C2) | 32997-9 |
| Cyclosporin (C4) | 77168-3 |