Test Directory

Test Code
ADLMB
Test Name
Adalimumab with Antibodies to Quantitation
CPT Codes
80145, 82397
Included Tests
  • Adalimumab Concentration
  • Antiadalimumab Antibody Level
Expected Turnaround Time
6 - 9 days
Clinical Utility

Monitor antiadalimumab therapy for individuals with Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other autoimmune conditions. This test provides adalimumab drug concentration levels as well as the level of antiadalimumab antibodies.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Allow a minimum clotting time of 30 to 60 minutes.
  2. Separate serum from cells within two hours of collection.
  3. Transfer 1 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

308 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Stable x6

Causes for Rejection
  • Plasma specimen received
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Alternate Names
  • Anti-TNF-α Drug
  • DoseASSURE
  • Adalimumab and Anti-Adalimumab Antibody
  • Humira®
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily