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Ciclosporin

Medicine levels · also printed as Ciclosporin level, Cyclosporin, Cyclosporine, Ciclosporin trough, Neoral level

Typical UK adult range50 to 300 ug/L

Target ranges are set by the treating team and printed by the lab; the printed range applies.

What this test measures

Ciclosporin is an older anti-rejection medicine, also used in some skin, joint and kidney conditions. Its level is measured to keep it in the effective band.

Why doctors request it

Measured regularly by transplant, dermatology and rheumatology clinics.

What commonly pushes it up

Taking the tablet before the sample
Some medicines as a class that slow its breakdown
Grapefruit

What commonly pushes it down

Missed tablets
Some medicines as a class that speed its breakdown

Everyday reasons for a value outside the range

Trough (C0) and two-hour (C2) levels have entirely different ranges

About the sample

Usually just before the morning tablet; sometimes two hours after.

Written by a UK consultant physician. Typical UK adult reference ranges; your laboratory's own printed range takes precedence.

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This is an educational summary of results you uploaded. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis or a treatment plan, and it does not replace the doctor who requested the test. If you are worried, or a result is marked outside range, discuss it with your doctor. Written and reviewed by a UK consultant physician. Reference ranges vary between laboratories.