Mycophenolic Acid |
Ordering information: | Print the attached Blood Sample Collection Record.
Sample Collection Record
Follow the collection instructions and complete details on the form. |
Alternate names: | MPA |
Laboratory: | Referred Test |
Test Code: | MPA |
Specimen types: | Blood |
Container types: | | EDTA |  |
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Collection Instructions: |
The sample is to be delivered to the laboratory immediately.
Record the amount and exact time of dose.
Record the exact time of each collection.
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Notes: | Pre dose sampling is useful for checking patient compliance or suspected toxicity.
AUC estimation requires 4 samples: pre dose, +1 hr, +2hr and + 4 Hr post dose. |
Frequency: | Weekly |
Reference Interval: | As yet to be determined. Some papers in the literature give cardiac, liver and renal ranges to be 1.0 - 3.5 mg/L, but further studies need to be performed.
AUC 0-12hr of 30 - 60 mg.hr/L for cardiac and renal transplantation, in the initial phase, has been shown to associate with less rejection.
Plasma concentrations below 2.0 mg/L were associated with an unacceptable degree of rejection while toxicity was observed in patients with concentrations above 5.0 mg/L.
( The journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 18(2), 143-149, 1998. ) |
Laboratory Use Only |
Accessing Results
EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.
Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.
Forms & Collection Guides
Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form
Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.
Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.
Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions
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