Test Overview
Test Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Test Usage

Detection and quantification of antibodies directed against adalimumab in human serum. Trough level quantitation for evaluation of patients with loss of response to adalimumab.

Reference Range *

Adalimumab: limit of quantitation is 0.8 mcg/mL. Optimal therapeutic ranges are disease specific.
Adalimumab Antibody: <14.0 AU/mL

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday, Friday
Analytic Time

6 - 8 days

Soft Order Code
ADALX
MiChart Code
Adalimumab and Anti-Adalimumab Ab
Synonyms
  • FAAAB
  • Adalimumab Concentration and Anti-Adalimumab Antibody
  • Humira
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo ADALX
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection

Collect trough specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate (preferred) for up to 7 days or freeze for longer storage.

Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.35 mL serum
Rejection Criteria
Plasma specimens are not acceptable.
Additional Information

If the result is 5.0 mcg/mL or less, the adalimumab antibody test will be performed at an additional charge. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated. Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
80145
Fee Code
AA691
Reflex CPT
83520
Reflex Fee Code
AA386
LOINC
86894-3