Vedolizumab Quantitation with Antibodies, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Alternate Names
Entyvio, VEDOZ - MCL
SoftLab Order Code
VEDO
Epic Order Name
Vedolizumab Quantitation with Antibodies, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4224
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
Plain Red Top
Alternative Collection Container
SST -(Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
RST (Orange Top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
3.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.5 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Patient Preparation
1. For 12 hours before specimen collection do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.
2. Nivolumab (Opdivo) must be discontinued at least 4 weeks prior to testing for vedolizumab quantitation in serum.
Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.