MYCOACID
Mycophenolic Acid
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3650
Synonyms:
Cellcept
MPA
Myfortic
Mycophenolic Acid and Metabolites
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL
Collection Procedure:
Draw blood immediately before the next scheduled dose (trough).
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 28 days
Refrigerated - 28 days
Room temperature - 21 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not allowed.
CPT Codes:
80180 - Mycophenolic Acid Drug Scn Quant (EAP 30021423)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
1-4 days
Method:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)