9342. Cyclosporine
Important information
*The test is performed at Synevo laboratory in Germany
Description
Cyclosporine is a drug from the group of immunosuppressants. The drug is used in patients undergoing organ or tissue transplantation to prevent their rejection. Considering the rather high toxicity of the drug and its narrow therapeutic window, the exact selection of the optimal dosage is of fundamental importance. This is best done by determining the concentration of the drug in the blood over time.
The assay is used to assess blood levels of ciclosporin in patients taking the drug after organ transplantation.
When and who needs the test?
- monitoring the concentration of cyclosporine in the blood, especially when co-prescribing drugs with the properties of inducers or inhibitors of the CYP3A4 enzyme;
- selection and correction of the optimal dose for immunosuppression with minimal toxicity;
- detection of the toxic level of the drug;
- evaluation of drug interactions;
- monitoring the regularity of taking the drug.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...