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HelpTest Code LAB5125 Mycophenolic Acid, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Mycophenolic Acid, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood immediately before the next scheduled dose (trough).
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 21 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.25 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Retention Time
2 weeksReport Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReference Values
Mycophenolic acid
1.0-3.5 mcg/mL
Mycophenolic acid glucuronide
35-100 mcg/mL
Useful For
Monitoring therapy to ensure adequate blood levels and avoid over-immunosuppression
CPT Code Information
80180
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MPA | Mycophenolic Acid, S | 87432-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 15226 | Mycophenolic Acid | 23905-3 |
| 15227 | MPA Glucuronide | 23906-1 |
Method Description
Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry is used to quantify the serum concentration of mycophenolic acid (MPA) and MPA glucuronide.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)