MYCOPHENOLIC ACID, TOTAL

Test Code

MYPAT

CPT Codes
80180

Preferred Specimen

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 14 days
Frozen up to 5 months

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

Hemolyzed

Methodology

EIA

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

Reference range not available

Clinical Significance

MPA is an active metabolite of mycophenolate. Mycophenolate is an immunosupressive drug used to prevent organ rejection, tissue inflammation, and tissue damage.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: June 9, 2023

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