Mycophenolic Acid, Plasma (MPA, MMF, Mycophenolate)

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

MPA

Synonyms

MMF
MPA
Mycophenolate

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

3576

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.0

Additional Specimen Information

Do NOT use gel tubes for this analysis

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

The standard half-life of mycophenolic acid is 16 hours, with time to steady-state of 4 days.

Reference Intervals

Therapeutic ranges:

Total MPA	1 – 3.5 mg/L
Unbound MPA	0.025 – 0.88 mg/L

Test Method

LCMS

Non-Funded Test Cost

$180.79 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3576

Results include total and unbound mycophenolic acid.

Contact Information

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