Pathology tests database

Sample and container requirements

Serum SST (preferred) EDTA Plasma Lithium Heparin Plasma (paediatrics only) Citrate Plasma

Minimum volume required

300μL serum/plasma

Special requirements

Collect blood into a serum separation (SST™) or plain tube, preferably shortly before drug administration (trough levels). Centrifuge sample at 3000 rpm for 10 minutes, aliquot serum or plasma and keep in fridge until transport. If transport is going to be delayed by > 5 days, freeze at -20°C and send by first class post at a later date.

Patient preparation

Trough level sample (shortly before drug administration) preferred.

Sample viability

Turnaround time

21days

Reference range

Please refer to report for reference ranges.

Clinical guidance

Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://synlab.co.uk/test-database/adalimumab/

Notes

Sent to Synnovis (St Thomas' Hospital)