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Cyclosporin (Ciclosporine)

Cyclosporin (Ciclosporine)

Reference Range

Reference or therapeutic ranges are not reported as therapeutic target ranges are applied on an individual basis dependent upon specialty, dosing, period in treatment regime and clinical status. Further advice can be obtained from the appropriate speciality.

  • Turnaround Time: 24 hours

Related Tests Everolimus Sirolimus (aka Rapamycin or Rapamune) Tacrolimus (FK506 or Prograf)

Citrated platelet count

Citrated platelet count

Reference Range

For Adult reference ranges click here

  • Turnaround Time: 12 hours, if urgent by prior arrangement with laboratory
Calprotectin (faecal)

Calprotectin (faecal)

Reference Range

<60 µg/g – Normal calprotectin. No evidence of GI inflammation - ?IBS
60-150 µg/g – Borderline raised calprotectin indicating mild inflammation. Stop any NSAIDs and repeat in 4 weeks
>150 µg/g – Raised calprotectin. This may indicate inflammatory bowel disease. Refer to gastroenterology

 

 

 

 

 

  • Turnaround Time: 7 working days
Creatinine Clearance

Creatinine Clearance

Reference Range

Adult male/female reference range: ≥90 mL/min

(2014 NICE CKD guidelines CG182)

  • Turnaround Time: 24 Hours

Related Tests Creatinine Creatinine (Urine)

Chylomicrons

Chylomicrons

Reference Range

 Following visual inspection, results are reported as chylomicrons being present/not present.

  • Turnaround Time: 48 hours
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Reference Range

Please contact laboratory for information regarding Reference Range.

  • Turnaround Time: Microscopy Results: ASAP Final Culture Reports: within 5 Working Days.
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  • Molecular Pathology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8759
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  • Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospital pathology laboratories are a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No.8217.

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