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HelpTest Code LAB5073 Mycophenolic Acid Level
Aliases
MPA
Purpose/Principle
This method uses methanol to separate mycophenolic acid from protein in the sample, which is then applied to a reverse phase HPLC column and quantitated by comparison to a deuterated internal standard against which a calibration curve has been generated.
Performing Section
Biochemical Genetics
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma:
Purple Top Tube-EDTA (Preferred)
Red Top Tube-Plain
Light Green Top Tube-Lithium Heparin
Gold Top Tube- SST
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 0.6 mL (0.3mL serum/plasma)
Minimum: 0.3 mL (0.1 mL serum/plasma)
Special Collection Notes
Collect trough levels 30 minutes prior to next dose.
Processing Instructions
CENTRIFUGE sample per procedure.
Pipette off plasma into pour off tube.
Store and send sample frozen via courier.
Temperature
Frozen
TAT
5 Days
Test/Batch Schedule
Mon and Thur
Test Components
Mycophenolic Acid (MPA)
Reference Range
2.0-4.0 mcg/mL
CPT
80180