Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Mycophenolate
Mycophenolate
EDTA
| Test | Mycophenolate |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | MYCO |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | EDTA |
| Clinical Indication | Mycophenolate is an immunosuppressive agent. It is important to monitor blood concentration as at toxic levels patients are susceptible to leukopenia and anaemia. At sub-therapeutic dosage patients may experience transplant rejection. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | EDTA plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 4mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Laboratory | Viapath St Thomas' Hospital London SE1 7EH 020 7188 9652 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Notes |
