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Alternative Names:

Neoral C2
Neoral
Cyclosporin A
CsA

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

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

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 at ambient temperature

Collect pre-dose or 2 hours post-dose.

Must be stated on request form.

Note: 2-hour post-dose sample time is critical - collect sample 2 hours (+/-10 minutes) after previous dose.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately