Prometheus Anser ADA




Test Mnemonic

ANSADA

CPT Codes

  • 80145 - QTY (1)
  • 82542 - QTY (1)

Includes

  • Serum adalimumab (ADA) concentration
  • Antibody to adalimumab (ATA) concentration

Performing Laboratory

Prometheus


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 mLSerumSST (Gold) RefrigeratedShip using cold pack

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 mLSerumNo additive (Red) RefrigeratedShip using cold pack

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 mL    Adult patients
0.5 mL    Pediatric patients

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient7 days
Refrigerated9 days
FrozenUnacceptable

Days Performed

Varies

Turnaround Time

4 - 5 days

Methodology

Name Description
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) 

Clinical Info

Serum concentrations of adalimumab (ADA) may vary among equally dosed patients, which can ultimately affect patient outcomes. Suboptimal levels of ADA have been linked to lower response rates in IBD patients. Additionally, some patients may develop immunogenicity to ADA by producing antibodies to adalimumab (ATA). The presence of ATA has also been associated with increased rates of infusion reactions and drug clearance leading to lower response rates. Therefore, the quantitative measurement of ADA and ATA levels in serum provides clinicians with valuable information to help them gain a better understanding of the factors that may be affecting a patient’s loss of response. The Prometheus Anser ADA test is a next generation quantitative monitoring assay that allows healthcare providers to measure and monitor serum ADA and ATA levels at any time during therapy. Incorporating therapeutic drug monitoring may clarify what factors are contributing to a patient’s loss of response and help patient management by providing information to help decide an appropriate course of action.