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Mycophenolic Acid
| Item | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Available Stat? | No | ||||||
| Test code | MYCPA | ||||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||||
| Method | LC/MS/MS | ||||||
| Collection Instructions | Optimum time to collect sample: 0.5 to 1 hr before next dose (trough) at steady state (3-5 days after treatment with oral doses). | ||||||
| Container type | Red top (Gold top unacceptable) | ||||||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL | ||||||
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL | ||||||
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Hemolysis, Lipemia , left at room temperature for more than 72 hrs. Collected in Gold top Specimens collected in other tube types not specified. | ||||||
| Processing notes | Allow blood to clot at 15-28C for 20-30 min. Centrifuge 2500-2800 rpm for 8-10 min. Transfer serum to aliquot tubes, ship refrigerated to China Basin sendouts. Order Quest test #10662 |
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| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Hemolysis, Lipemia , left at room temperature for more than 72 hrs. Specimens collected in gel barrier tubes. Specimens collected in other tube types not specified. | ||||||
| Units | µg/mL | ||||||
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| Critical value | Mycophenolic acid:
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| Synonyms | CellCept; Cell Cept; MPA; MPA glucuronide; mycophenolic acid glucuronide | ||||||
| Stability | Room temperature 3 days, refrigerated 2 weeks, frozen 2 weeks. | ||||||
| Turn around times | Set up daily. Turnaround 2 days | ||||||
| Reflex? | No | ||||||
| CPT coding | 83789-90 | ||||||
| Last Updated | 8/21/2012 10:52:04 AM | ||||||
| Entry Number | 1339 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667