Vedolizumab Level and Anti-drug Antibody
VEDLEV
Test Summary
Vedolizumab is a therapeutic monoclonal antibody against an integrin associated with lymphocyte migration into the gastrointestinal tract. It is used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Aliases
- Entyvio level
- Integrin receptor inhibitor
- Anti-Entyvio
- Anti-Entyvio antibody
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.75 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Collect immediately before next scheduled dose (trough specimen).
Patient Preparation
Collect serum immediately before the next scheduled dose (trough specimen)
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Moderate and gross hemolysis
Order Code
VEDLEV
EPIC (Premier) Code
Includes
Vedolizumab Level
Vedolizumab Antibody
CPT Code
80280
82397
Billing Code
671387
671388
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Range
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; Report available: 3 - 5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.75 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Collect immediately before next scheduled dose (trough specimen).
Patient Preparation
Collect serum immediately before the next scheduled dose (trough specimen)
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Moderate and gross hemolysis
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay
Testing Laboratory
Reference Range
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; Report available: 3 - 5 days