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HelpTest Code ABADL Adalimumab Antibody, Serum
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, it is recommended that the patient not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.35 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Heat-treated | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see ADALP / Adalimumab Quantitative with Antibody, Serum.
ADALIMUMAB ANTIBODY:
<14.0 AU/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83520