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
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.
