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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	Synnovis, Liver IDM Laboratory, Kings College Hospital, London, SE5 9RS 020 3299 3147
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
Notes

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.