Adalimumab Activity and Neutralizing Antibody for Skin and Arthritic Disorders only
| Sunquest Code: | ADANAB | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6655 | Epic Name: | Adalimumab Activity and Neutralizing Antibodies |
| Synonyms: | Humira | ||
| Methodology: | Cell Culture/Chemiluminescent Immunoassay/Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-3 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | For GI patients see Adalimumab Activity and Neutralizing Antibody for GI Disorders. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Contaminated, hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL; 0.3 mL minimum. Store refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 4 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2011248 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Evaluate response failure to adalimumab therapy. Determine and adjust dosage or identify the need for change to another anti-TNF inhibitor. |
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