Mycophenolic Acid (MPA) Level and Metabolite

Synonyms

  • LAB10572
  • MYCOPHENOLIC ACID, SERUM

Cerner Name

Mycophenolic Acid, Serum

Clinical Info

Monitor therapeutic levels; evaluate toxicity

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1.2 mL serum (0.3 mL min)

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red top Tube (Gel-barrier tubes(GOLD or SST) are not acceptable)
Specimen : 1.2 mL serum (0.3 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Days Performed

TAT' 4- 6 Days

Performing Laboratories

LabCorp Burlington, NC

CPT

80180
LOINC Code 87432-1

PDM

5900090

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
MYCOPHENOLIC ACID, SERUM MYCOACSE MYCO AC SE Mycophenolic Acid, Serum
MYCOPHENOLIC ACID GLUCURONIDE MPACIDGL MP ACID GL Mycophenolic Acid Glucuronide

Result Interpretation

MYCOPHENOLIC ACID (MPA) 1.0-3.5 ug/mL MPA GLUCURONIDE 15 - 125 ug/mL

Forms
Tox/TDM LAB10572 build edit