Infliximab for Non-GI Patients - LG6703
| Sunquest Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB4909 | Epic Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Synonyms: | Remicade | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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: | 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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