Infliximab

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

INFL

Referral code

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Test information

Monitoring of patients on infliximab therapy

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Trough samples should be collected (i.e. just before next dose). Sample separated within 4 hours of collection. Store at -20 prior to dispatch by first class post

Reference range

See report

Tube type

Tube type info

Serum (SST is suitable)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

2 weeks

TAT Inpatient

2 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

2 weeks

Referral lab

Birmingham City