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Mycophenolic Acid, LC/MS/MS

Test Code
MYCAC


Alias/See Also

LAB3282



CPT Codes
<p>80180</p>

Includes
Mycophenolic Acid and MPA Glucuronide


Preferred Specimen

Patient Preparation: Optimum time to collect sample: 1/2 hour to 1 hour before next dose (trough) at steady-state (3-5 days after treatment with oral doses)

Specimen Type: Serum Red

Collection Container/Type: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: 

  1. Collect blood in a plain red-top tube (no gel).
  2. Allow blood to clot at 15-28° C for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Centrifuge at 25-28° C (2200-2500 rpm, 1000 x g) for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Transfer serum to polypropylene or polyethylene transport tube.
  5. Ship refrigerated (cold packs). 

Additional Information: 

  • Samples left at room temperature for >72 hours are unacceptable.

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container/Type

Preferred: Green top (Sodium heparin)

Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: 

  1. Draw blood into an EDTA (lavender-top) tube.
  2. Separate cells by centrifuge at 18-25° C (2500-2800 rpm) for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Transfer plasma to polypropylene or polyethylene transport tube.
  4. Ship refrigerated (cold packs). 

Additional Information:

  • Samples left at room temperature for >72 hours are unacceptable.


Patient Preparation
Optimum time to collect sample: 1/2 hour to 1 hour before next dose (trough) at steady-state (3-5 days after treatment with oral doses)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL



Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Instructions
Serum (preferred): Collect blood in a plain red-top tube (no gel). Allow blood to clot at 15-28° C for 20-30 minutes. Centrifuge at 25-28° C (2200-2500 rpm, 1000 x g) for 8-10 minutes. Transfer serum to polypropylene or polyethylene transport tube. Ship refrigerated (cold packs). Samples left at room temperature for >72 hours are unacceptable.

Plasma (acceptable): Draw blood into an EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Separate cells by centrifuge at 18-25° C (2500-2800 rpm) for 5-10 minutes. Transfer plasma to polypropylene or polyethylene transport tube. Ship refrigerated (cold packs). Samples left at room temperature for >72 hours are unacceptable.


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours

Refrigerated: 14 days

Frozen: 60 days



Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis • Lipemia • Improperly labeled specimens • Specimens left at room temperature >72 hours • Gel barrier/serum separator tube (SST)



Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.



FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat a.m.; Report available: 2 days


Report Available

2 days



Reference Range
Mycophenolic Acid 1.0-3.5 mcg/mL
MPA Glucuronide 35.0-100.0 mcg/mL


Clinical Significance
Mycophenolic acid is an immunosuppressant used in tissue transplants. It prevents graft rejection by the host's immune system. It is very important to monitor its level. Too little of this drug will cause graft rejectoin, while too much will lead to infection. Monitoring its level is essential to optimize therapeutic effects, avoid toxicity, and assure compliance.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153


Last Updated: February 23, 2012


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