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Anti-Vela Antibodies

Important Note

This test is for Seattle Children's patients on enzyme replacement therapy with Vela (Beta-glucosidase) to treat Gaucher disease.  Order test as miscellanous.

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

Clinical System Name

Anti-Vela Antibodies

Synonyms

Beta-glucosidase Antibodies
Vela 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.