Infliximab Drug Level (DL)
Infliximab Theraputic Drug Monitoring request comprises two tests. 1 , measurement of Infliximab drug concentration in serum (DL) and detection of antibody to the drug (Anti-drug antibody (ADA)).
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 29829 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF?) belongs to the proinflammatory cytokines, which promote and sustain inflammatory reactions. It is produced by macrophages and T cells and plays a central role in both acute and chronic inflammations. |
| Turn Around | 14 days |
| Send to | Leeds General Infirmary Clinical Immunology Old Medical School Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX |
| Frequency | Every fortnight |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range (Male) | See reference range note |
| Ref. Range (Female) | See reference range note |
| Ref. Range (Paed) | See reference range note |
| Ref. Range Notes | Not defined |
| Units | mg/L |
| IP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| IP Routine TAT | 14 days |
| GP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| GP Routine TAT | 14 days |
| Telepath | IFX2L |
| ICE Codes | IIFX |
