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 or lavender top (EDTA) tube (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1.2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not allowed.
CPT Codes:
80180 - Mycophenolic Acid Drug Scn Quant (EAP 30021423)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)