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Mycophenolic acid

Medicine levels · also printed as MPA, Mycophenolate level, MPA level, Mycophenolic acid level, CellCept level

Typical UK adult range1 to 3.5 mg/L

Target ranges are set by the treating team and printed by the lab; the printed range applies.

What this test measures

Mycophenolic acid is the active form of mycophenolate, an anti-rejection medicine. Levels are measured less routinely than tacrolimus, mainly when side effects or rejection are being looked into.

Why doctors request it

Measured by some transplant clinics when side effects or rejection are being looked into.

What commonly pushes it up

Kidney disease and low albumin
Taking the tablet before the sample

What commonly pushes it down

Missed tablets
Some medicines as a class that interfere with its absorption

Everyday reasons for a value outside the range

The single trough level correlates poorly with the total exposure, which is why many centres do not measure it routinely

About the sample

Just before the morning tablet.

Written by a UK consultant physician. Typical UK adult reference ranges; your laboratory's own printed range takes precedence.

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This is an educational summary of results you uploaded. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis or a treatment plan, and it does not replace the doctor who requested the test. If you are worried, or a result is marked outside range, discuss it with your doctor. Written and reviewed by a UK consultant physician. Reference ranges vary between laboratories.