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Alternative Names:

Neoral C2
Neoral
Cyclosporin A
CsA

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

CSP (Pre-dose); CSQ (Post-dose)

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 3 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect pre-dose or 2hr post-dose.

Must be stated on request form.

Note: 2hr post-dose sample time is critical - collect sample 2hrs(+/- 10 mins) after previous dose.

Pre Dose only - Retrospective testing within 7 days.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Do Not Centrifuge
Time critical - do not delay handling !

Assay Frequency:

Daily

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form