Specimen Required

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see ADALP / Adalimumab Quantitative Antibody, Serum.

Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Serum

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw blood immediately before the next dose of drug administration (trough specimen).

2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.