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Idursulfase Antibodies

Important Note

This test is for Seattle Children's patients on enzyme replacement therapy with Elaprase (Idursulfase) to treat MPS II (Hunter syndrome).  Order test as miscellaneous.

Providers must request kit from Covance/Takeda before placing order for this testing.

Clinical System Name

Idursulfase Antibodies

Synonyms

Anti-Idursulfase Antibodies
Elaprase Antibody

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s): Red

Preferred Vol: 7 mL

Minimum Vol: 1 mL

 

Note: Do not collect in a tube containing anti-coagulants. Deliver to Lab immediately.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: -70 C

Storage location: Spin blood and remove serum within 30 minutes of collection. Freeze specimen in the -70C freezer send-outs rack.

 

Off-site collection:

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Room temp N
  Refrigerated N
  Frozen Y
Whole blood Room temp Y
  Refrigerated N
  Frozen N

Whole blood samples must be received by Covance within 24 hrs of collection.

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N N/A 4 - 6 weeks

 

Performing Laboratory

Covance / Takeda

Department

Department:

Takeda ADAB Program Operations

labservices@takeda.com

 

Phone Number: 

1-866-888-0660

Covance: 1-855-498-4255

 

CPT Codes

CPT

Methodology

Method: ELISA

Analytical Volume: None specified

Limitations:

Reference Range

None specified

Results are provided directly to care team via portal, and are not entered in EPIC by lab staff.

Send Out Instructions

 

Reference Test Name: Anti-Idursulfase
Reference Test Number: None specified
Instructions:

Ship overnight on dry ice in provided UPS labeled boxes.

Ship M-Th to avoid weekend delivery.

Covance, C/O UPS Express Critical, 911 Grade Lane, Louisville KY 40213.