Infliximab
(a.k.a Remicade, Infimab, BIFXP)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: IFX
Special instructions
Send completed ViaPath request form with sample.
Collect sample shortly before drug administration to achieve trough levels.
Reference range
Therapeutic drug levels: >2
Intermediate drug levels: 1.0 – 2.0
Subtherapeutic drug levels: < 1.0
Test interpretation requires full clinical information: drug dosage/frequency, previous exposure to other biologics, time of sampling, duration of therapy and clinical assessment.
Sent away
to St Thomas' Hospital
Units
µg/mL
Turnaround Time
21
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Infliximab is used to treat inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease.