Anti-VRPIV, Dr. Whitley only
Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
Order Instructions: | For Dr. Whitley's patients only. See Gaucher Disease test kit for additional processing information. | ||
Synonyms: | Velaglucerase alfa Antibody; Anti-Velaglucerase | ||
Methodology: | IgG antibody testing | ||
CPT Codes: | x | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur. Results are reported within 4-6 weeks. | ||
Special Instructions: | Collect specimen using a specific Gaucher Disease kit from Covance/Shire labs with a unique bar code. A completely filled out requisition form must be sent with each sample. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 3 mL |
Container: | Red (no gel) |
Collection Instructions: | Samples collected for routine Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) testing should be collected prior to enzyme infusion. If specimen is being drawn due to infusion reaction, please wait 4-24 hours post-infusion. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Keep upright and allow to clot for 60 minutes. Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL (0.5 mL minimum) into cryovial and label with barcode to match barcode on requisition. Freeze immediately. Store in freezer. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Covance/Shire) |
Referral Lab number: | Anti-Vela ADA |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | By report |
Use: | Monitors Velaglucerase alfa therapy Gaucher Disease Type 1 |
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