Biochemistry
| Full details for "Infliximab/Inflectra". | |
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Name |
Infliximab/Inflectra |
Alternative name/Profile |
Inflectra (Biosimilar Drug of Infliximab) Infliximab IFX IFN |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
This assay quantitatively measures infliximab levels (trough recommended) for evaluation of patients undergoing therapy with infliximab for therapeutic drug monitoring. |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 ml - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Twice monthly |
Turnaround time |
10 working days |
Availability |
Currently St. James’s Hospital only |
Notes |
External users subject to service level agreement. Contact laboratory for further information Trough sample required taken immediately before next infusion Fasting not required Samples with gross haemolysis, lipaemia or icterus not suitable for assay Stability: Serum stable for up to 7 days at room temperature. For longer store at minimum -20oC |
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Reference range |
<3.0 µg/ml: sub-therapeutic 3.0-7.0 µg/ml: therapeutic >7.0 µg/ml: possible toxicity (adjust dosage) No age or gender associated differences No difference between children and adults |
Last updated |
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:41:15 IST |