Infliximab for Non-GI Patients
Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
Synonyms: | Remicade | ||
Methodology: | Cell culture; chemiluminescent immunoassay/Semi-quantitative chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 82397 x1, 80230 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-3 days. | ||
Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). 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. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Patient Preparation: | Collect specimens before infliximab or biosimilar treatment. |
Causes for Rejection: | Contaminated, hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL; 0.5 mL minimum within 2 hours of collection. Store refrigerated. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | After separation from cells: 48 hours at room temperature; 4 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 2008320 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | By report. |
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