Specimen Collection

Adalimumab Level

Test Name: Adalimumab Level
Test Code: SAADLL
Specimen Type: Serum- GEL
Minimum Volume: 2mL
Preferred Volume: 5 mL
Comments: LAB NOTES:; Transport to testing laboratory at 4 degrees.; Adalimumab Antibodies: In patients with primary or secondary lack of response to Adalimumab, undetectable Adalimumab trough levels may be due to the presence of anti-adalimumab antibodies. After discussion with Lab Services immunopathologist, Dorevitch Pathology may refer these samples to Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology for anti-Adalimumab antibody levels. Adalimumab antibodies are reported under SAADLA1 test code.; Any requests for Adalimumab antibodies must be approved by the immunopathologist prior to sending.

Assay Performed: Dorevitch Pathology; 18 Banksia Street; Heidelberg 3084; VIC; 9244 0444
Assay Frequency: Performed weekly on Friday

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne