INFLIXIMAB
Infliximab
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3613
Synonyms:
Human Antichimeric Antibody
Remicade
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum (preferred) or plasma (green top)
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Alternate Specimens:
Plasma from Green-top tube (This is acceptable but NOT the preferred sample.)
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture.
2. Send the serum in a plastic screw cap transport tube.
3. To avoid delays in turn around time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 359 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 7 days
CPT Codes:
82397 - Anti-Infliximab Antibody (EAP 30040553)
80230 - Infliximab Drug Level (EAP 30040552)
Method:
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)