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HelpTest ID BLOD0087 Mycophenolic Acid, Serum
Useful For
Monitoring therapy to ensure adequate blood levels and avoid over-immunosuppression
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
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 Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 21 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysMethod Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80180
Reporting Name
Mycophenolic Acid, SReference Values
MYCOPHENOLIC ACID (MPA)
1.0-3.5 mcg/mL
MPA GLUCURONIDE
35-100 mcg/mL
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)
Secondary ID
81563
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:
SANFORD INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 13077 | Mycophenolic Acid |
| 13078 | MPA Glucoronide |