Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms
Mycophenolate; CellCept
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB01291
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Optimum time to collect sample: 0.5-1 hour before next dose (trough) at steady-state (3-5 days after treatment with oral doses). Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tubes is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 14 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Lipemia; Improperly labeled; Left at room temperature for more than 72 hours; Gell barrier/Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Included Tests
Mycophenolic Acid and MPA Glucuronide
CPT Codes
80180
Revised
06-17-19
Initials
SL