TYSABRI
Tysabri (Natalizumab) Antibody
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3769
Synonyms:
Natalizumab
Natalizumab Antibody
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
2.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL (This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Processing:
1. Allow to clot for 30 to 60 minutes before centrifugation.
2. The serum must be separated from the cells within 1 hour of collection.
3. Send the serum in a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days (Freeze/thaw cycles: stable x6)
CPT Codes:
80299 - Quantitative Assay Drug - Tysabri (EAP 30148317)
82397 - Chemiluminescent Assay - Tysabri (EAP 30148318)
Method:
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Test Includes:
Tysabri level
Tysabri aby
Tysabri aby