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Test Code
GOLGA
Test Name
Golimumab and Anti-Gol Ab
CPT Codes
80299, 82397
Included Tests
  • Golimumab
  • Anti-Golimumab Antibody
Expected Turnaround Time
7 - 18 days
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum 

 

Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator 

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

 

Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
  2. Transfer 3 mL of serum into a clear aliquot tube (screw cap) and freeze.
Patient Preparation

High serum biotin concentrations in patients taking biotin supplements may cause an interference in this assay. Patients may be advised to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to sample collection.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

7 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Stable x3
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Gross lipemia
  • Specimens other than indicated
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Limitations

Failure of golimumab therapy may not always be due to the presence of anti-golimumab antibodies. Conversely, the absence of anti-golimumab antibodies does not guarantee response to treatment.
Alternate Names
  • Golimumab
  • DoseASSURE
  • Simponi
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Testing Schedule
Routine, 1 time per week
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