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Infliximab

Ordering information:

Only available to Gastroenterology practitioner.

Request forms MUST state:

Drug Name (Infliximab, Inflectra, Remicade etc)

Date and Time of last dose

Weight of Patient (kg)

Dose (mg)

Age of Patient (years)

Condition (e.g. Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)

Indication for testing (Induction, Maintenance in remission or Maintenance loss of response)

Testing may not be performed if the above information is missing

https://www.dorevitch.com.au/siteassets/zshare/pdf/dp0562v3-infliximab-and-adalimumab-brochure.pdf

Alternate names:
Inflectra, Remicade
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
INFLIX
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
1-2 weeks
Reference Interval:

<3 ug/mL - Subtherapeutic

3-7 ug/mL - Therapeutic

>7 ug/mL - Supratherapeutic

 

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20user%20Form%20LIS.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for Consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

Printable Pathology request form https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/2025%20A5%20referral%20slip_2%20pages.docx

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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Pathology Handbook

Test & Collection Guide