Anti-VRPIV, Dr. Whitley only - LG4617
| Sunquest Code: | XMISC | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB4909 | Epic Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| 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 | ||
| 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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