87432-1
LaboratoryMycophenolate and mycophenolate glucuronide panel - Serum or Plasma
Definition
This panel contains quantitative results for mycophenolate (MPA) and its metabolite, mycophenolate glucuronide (MPA-G), levels in serum or plasma. This test is performed to monitor therapy with mycophenolate mofetil (trade names: CellCept, Myfortic), an immunosuppressive agent used in organ transplantation, and avoid overimmunosuppression.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Mycophenolate & mycophenolate glucuronide panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.DRUG/TOX
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
Mycoph + Mycoph-G Pnl SerPl
Display Name
Mycophenolate and mycophenolate glucuronide panel
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 87432-1?
LOINC code 87432-1 identifies "Mycophenolate and mycophenolate glucuronide panel - Serum or Plasma". This panel contains quantitative results for mycophenolate (MPA) and its metabolite, mycophenolate glucuronide (MPA-G), levels in serum or plasma. This test is performed to monitor therapy with mycophenolate mofetil (trade names: CellCept, Myfortic), an immunosuppressive agent used in organ transplantation, and avoid overimmunosuppression.
What does 87432-1 measure?
This code measures Mycophenolate & mycophenolate glucuronide panel in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the PANEL.DRUG/TOX class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.