REF MISC
Ustekinumab, Golimumab, or Certolizumab Level and Antibody
Synonyms:
Ustekinumab and Anti-Ustek Ab
Golimumab and Anti-Gol Ab
Certolizumab and Anti-Certo Ab
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Required Patient Info:
This entry covers three different drugs but only one of these drugs should be requested. Only order the drug that the patient is currently taking.
Container Type:
Red top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender top (EDTA) tube, OR plasma heparin tube
Specimen Type:
Serum (preferred) OR plasma
Serum ONLY for Certolizumab and Anti-Certo Ab
Preferred Volume:
3.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL
Specimen Processing:
Allow a minimum clotting time of 30 to 60 minutes with separation from the cells within 2 hours of collection. Send in a plastic screw cap transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerate
Stability:
Golimumab
Frozen - 7 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Certolizumab
Frozen - 14 days
Room temperature - 18 hours
Refrigerated - 14 days
Ustekinumab
Frozen - 14 days
Room Temperature - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis or lipemia.
CPT Codes:
80299, 82397
Method:
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Reference Ranges:
Reflex Test :