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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Ustekinumab (Referred Test) (Synonym: Stelara) | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Used to monitor the response to ustekinumab (Stelara) treatment. This test analyzes both the circulating levels of the drug in serum and the levels of patient-produced antibodies targeting the drug itself. | ||
| Test Includes: | Circulating levels of the drug in serum and if clinically indicated levels of patient produced antibodies targeting the drug. | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Completed and signed Dynacare Next requisition is required and MUST stay with the specimen. Test is restricted to pediatricians, and gastroenterologists with a pre-arranged and approved pharmaceutical company contract. | ||
| Collection Alert: | Facilitated by patient support program manager from respective pharmaceutical company. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB10025 | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | See Ustekinumab in the Dynacare Test Directory . | ||
| Processing: | Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze serum. | ||
| Transportation: | Transport frozen to University of Alberta Hospital Edmonton (APL north) or the Diagnostic Scientific Centre Calgary (APL south) for external send out. | ||
| Testing Area: | Referred Out | ||
| Performing Site: | Testing referred out to Dynacare | ||
| Contact Comments: | Konstantina Alexis (prefer Tina) 888.988.1888 x3238 Cell: 438.833.7633 AlexisK@dynacare.ca | ||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, November 28, 2024 | ||
