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HelpTest ID FGAGA Golimumab and Anti-Golimumab Antibody, DoseASSURE GOL
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: SST or Red
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s), plain red-top tube(s) is acceptable. Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Spin down and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Reporting Name
Golimumab and Anti-Gol AbSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
Golimumab:
Quantitation Limit: <0.5 ug/mL
Results of 0.5 ug/mL or higher indicate detection of Golimumab
In the presence of serum anti-golimumab antibodies, the golimumab drug level reflects the antibody-unbound (free) fraction of golimumab in serum
Anti-Golimumab Antibody:
Quantitation Limit: <20 ng/mL
Results of 20 or higher indicate detection of anti-Golimumab antibodies.
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix EndocrinologyTest Classification
These tests were developed and their performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. They have not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FGAGA | Golimumab and Anti-Gol Ab | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z5639 | Golimumab | 87406-5 |
| Z5640 | Anti-Golimumab Antibody | 87407-3 |
NY State Approved
YesCPT Code Information
80299
82397
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday