Test directory: Mycophenolic Acid

Ordering Code 8544
Test Name Mycophenolic Acid
Alias Mycophenolic Acid, LC/MS/MS
CellCept
MPA-G (Mycophenolic Acid Glucuronide)
Mycophenolate
Mofetil
Myfortic
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Optimum time to collect sample: 0.5 to 1 hour before next dose (trough) at steady-state (3-5 days after treatment with oral doses).
Handling Instructions Specimen is forwarded to another lab for testing; do not share with other tests
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 72 Hours
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection Criteria Gel barrier tube, Grossly hemolyzed, Lipemic
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 14 Days
Methodology Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 22, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Mycophenolic Acid ALL See report.
MPA Glucuronide ALL See report.