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Specimen Collection

Emicizumab Drug Level


Test Name

Emicizumab Drug Level

Test Code
SAEDL
Specimen Type
Citrate - Must be venous or arterial collection, NOT capillary
Minimum Volume
1.4 mL x2 - filled to the line OR
3.0mL x1 tube - filled to the line

Comments
Must arrive in laboratory within 1 hr of collection.

MEDICAL NOTES:

This assay is used for the measurement of Emicizumab drug concentration level for Haemophilia A patients on HEMLIBRA® - Emicizumab therapy

For Emicizumab Factor VIII activity, see Emicizumab Factor VIII Assay

For Emicizumab Factor VIII inhibitor, see Emicizumab Factor VIII Inhibitor

LABORATORY NOTES:
  1. Separate plasma and freeze at -70degC Specimen Reception Send away
  2. Send to testing laboratory on dry ice. Do not pack dry ice in a sealed container. Use appropriate PPE
  3. Store spare aliquot in -70degC Coagulation Freezer for Emicizumab 
Assay Performed
Haematology Department

Alfred Hospital
Commercial Road
Prahran VIC 3181

03 9076 3109

Assay Frequency
By Arrangement

ADAMTS13 Activity