The Brentuximab assay is a laboratory developed test (LDT) to determine the presence of antibodies against the drug Brentuximab.
An account does not need to be set up prior to sending samples to Granger Genetics. Download the requisition form from our website, https://www.grangergenetics.com/AsparaginaseRequisitionForm, and enter the required information (marked with an *). Indicate how the report should be sent, whether it be via fax or by web portal. Please note that the Billing Information section, including the phone number, is required when sending samples for the first time. This information is required to set up the account and additionally allows Granger Genetics to contact the facility if there are any questions or missing information.
If there are any additional questions about this process or need to submit other pertinent account information, i.e. email address or additional non-billing phone numbers to the facility, send an email to clientservices@grangergenetics.com.
The assay reports if a patient’s sample contains antibodies against Brentuximab. Samples containing antibodies will be reported as positive. Samples without antibodies will be reported as negative.
There are two ways to set up a web portal account.
- Fill out the web portal delivery option at the bottom of the requisition form
- Send an email to clientservices@grangergenetics.com requesting access to the web portal. Include the following information in the email:
- Facility name or Physician Name
- If this is for a Physician, then we need their NPI number
- Contact name
- Phone number
- Email address
There are two web portal account types.
- Facility-based access: This account allows a designated administrator to access all reports sent to that facility.
- Physician Access: This account allows the physician to access all reports ordered by them, regardless of the facility.
If the NPI number is not given at time of registration the account will be set up as a Facility based account.
- The Brentuximab Assay is $520
The CPT Code for ordering the Brentuximab assay is 83516.
No, we do not bill insurance. We only bill the institution sending in the sample. We do not require that an institution be set up prior to receiving a sample.
Right from our website using the links below.
Brentuximab Requisition Form Supply Order Form Laboratory Manual
No. You can use supplies that are already on hand. Blood should be collected in a red-top or gel-barrier tube to separate serum from red blood cells. Please only submit the serum. Each sample needs a minimum of 0.5 mL of serum to perform the assay.
98% of our results are reported within five hours of receipt. All samples are reported on the same day or within one business day of receipt.
Frozen or refrigerated specimens must be transported in insulated containers surrounded by an ample amount of dry ice (frozen) or frozen cold packs (refrigerated) to keep the specimen at optimal storage condition until arrival to the laboratory. Specimens received internationally must be shipped using dry ice. It is also recommended that samples shipped during the summer months be shipped frozen on dry ice due to the potential exposure to high temperatures during shipment.
Specimen: Serum
Collection: Venous collection, red-top or gel-barrier tube, separate serum from RBCs within two hours. Freeze/refrigerate serum immediately.
Volume: 0.5 – 2 mL
Storage Instructions: Freeze prior to transport to ensure viability. Sample may be refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C
- The Patient’s first and last name or a unique ID code is required
- The second patient identifier may be one of the following:
- Date of birth.
- Other unique patient identifier, e.g. medical record number, social security number.
- Barcode labels can be used if barcode matches the unique identifiers on the printed requisition, including our provided barcode or requisition # where applicable.
- Time and date of collection