Flixabi (Drug + Antibody)
Alias: Infliximab
Discipline: Clinical Chemistry
Test information: This is a chimeric monoclonal antibody, is a medication used to treat a number of autoimmune diseases. This includes Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Bechet's disease. It is given by slow injection into a vein, typically at six- to eight-week intervals.
- Specimen Type(s)
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- Blood;
- Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
- N/A
- Specimen Container - Adult
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- Gold Top SST BD;
- Specimen Container - Paediatric
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- Clear - Plain;
- Analytes
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- N/A;
- Part of a test profile?
- No
- Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory
- 1ml
- Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport
- Trough level
- Maximum add on time
- N/A
- Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation
- Please see the report.
- UKAS number
- 8210
- UKAS accredited test?
- Yes
- Comments
- N/A
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Last updated: 30-04-2024