Adalimumab


Test Information

Test Name

Adalimumab

Synonyms

Humira; Adalimumab trough level; Adalimumab antibodies; Amgevita

Preferred Specimen

Plain tube

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

4 weeks


Collection Information

Availability

Testing can ONLY be requested by gastroenterologists; patient must have been taking the medication for at least 10 weeks. Required Gastroenterologist signature; indication for testing noted as clinical information; name of the drug used

Preparation

  • Trough level - collect blood 24 hours prior to next dose

Processing Information

Registration Code

ADAL

Notes

  • If drug level is low, testing for anti-drug antibodies will be performed

Methodology

Interpretations

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External Referral Information

Referral Location

Canterbury Health Laboratory (via WHL)

Send Away Volume

min. 1 mL serum

Send Away Transport

Ambient

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