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Alternate Names
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Mycophenolate AUC, MPA AUC, MPA Mofetil, MMF, CellCept, Sodium Mycophenolate, Myfortic, 0 - 12 hour, Mycophenolate Area under the Curve |
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Test Code
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MPAA, or MPAAIV |
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Testing Laboratory
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Clinical Pharmacology |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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A specific MPA AUC Sample Collection/Instruction Form exists for the collection of the four samples for each type of dosing (one for Oral and one for IV infusion). Download the appropriate form below.
In addition, a specific form for six-point collections (for the needs of a particular unit only) can be downloaded from the link below.
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Collection Instructions
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Complete collection instructions are available on specific forms (see above), a completed copy of which MUST accompany the samples.
- Collection involves four samples of 4 mL into EDTA tubes
- for Oral dosing: collect pre-dose and +1 hour, +2 hour, +4 hour post dose
- for IV infusion: collect pre-dose +2 hour, +4 hour, +6 hour post start of infusion.
- Record on the tube labels and on the MPA AUC Sample Collection Form, the exact time of the dose and of the specimen collections along with other required details.
- Transport to the laboratory on ice.
Instructions for: External Referring Laboratories
- Collate and send the 4 samples of frozen plasma from one patient together as a set of four. Do not send single samples individually.
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Transport Instructions
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Transport on ice |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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Weekly |
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Min Test Volume
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200uL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
