monk. 1  ascetic-Pronounced uh-SET-ik, it is derived from Greek asketes, monk, hermit.. 2  dean-Comes from Latin decanum, chief of a group of ten, and Greek dekanos, a monk or dignitary in charge of ten others.. 3  nun-Derived from Latin nonna, the feminine of nonnus, monk, originally a title given to an elderly person.
Collect specimens before infliximab treatment. Collect Serum separator tube. Specimen Preparation Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions Contaminated, hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Immunogenicity to infliximab is not a unique phenomenon related to its chimeric structure, as treatment with any exogenous protein can lead to the development of antibodies. In fact, similar rates of antibodies have been reported in patients treated with adalimumab and certolizumab pegol.ACAs, human anti-chimeric antibodies; IFX, infliximab; IS, immunosuppressive therapy.