Etanercept
(a.k.a Enbrel, BETAP)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: ETA
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
Send completed KingsPath request form with sample.
Collect sample shortly before drug administration to achieve trough levels.
Sent away
to St Thomas' Hospital
Reference range
Refer to report
Units
µg/mL
Turnaround Time
21
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Used to treat inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.