Infliximab
Remicade
Requested by and with form signed by Gastroenterologists, Paediatricians or Rheumatologists ONLY
Trough Levels - collect blood within 24 hours prior to next dose
Sendaway - Biochemistry
Referred to external laboratory.
Testing can only be requested by SMO's
Patient must have been taking the medication for at least 10 weeks
Indications for testing: Primary non response or Loss of response
Required:
Signed by SMO and,
Indication for testing provided
Canterbury tests for anti drug antibodies when drug concentration is < 2 mg/L
Click on link for Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) for more information.
