Test Overview
Test Methodology

Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Test Usage

Monitoring therapy with CellCept to ensure adequate blood levels and avoid over-immunosuppression.

Reference Range *

Mycophenolic Acid (MPA): 1.0 - 3.5 mcg/mL. Mycophenolic Acid Glucuronide (MPA-G): 35 - 100 mcg/mL.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time

1 - 3 days

Soft Order Code
MMPA
MiChart Code
MPA, Mycophenolic Acid
Synonyms
  • CellCept
  • MPA (Mycophenolic Acid)
  • MPA-G (Mycophenolic Acid Glucuronide)
  • Mycophenolate Mofeti
  • Mycophenolate Mofetil
  • Mycophenolic Acid Glucuronide
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo MPA
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in a red top tube; do not use SST tube. Draw TROUGH immediately prior to next dose. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.

Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL serum
Rejection Criteria
SST tube not acceptable.
Additional Information

Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept) is an immunosuppressant used to prevent rejection of organ transplants. Test sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
80180
Fee Code
AB143
LOINC
87432-1
NY State Approved
No