Vectra® measures 12 biomarkers and incorporates age, gender and adiposity in adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to provide a single score that is an objective measure of inflammation, which reflects disease activity, predicts risk of radiographic progression and informs medical management decisions designed to prevent irreversible joint damage. The 12 biomarkers required to generate a Vectra® Score are VCAM-1, EGF, VEGF-A, IL-6, TNF-RI, MMP1, MMP3, YKL-40, Leptin, Resistin, SAA and CRP.
18 years of age or under 100 years of age
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes.
Centrifuge and separate from cells within 45 minutes of collection
Pour into plastic vial before shipping
Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Improper labeling
Patients less than 18 years old or more than 100 years old
Transport with cold packs
Transport on dry ice; transport with enough dry ice so that the ice exsists upon receipt of the specimen.
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Vectra® measures 12 biomarkers and incorporates age, gender and adiposity in adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to provide a single score that is an objective measure of inflammation, which reflects disease activity, predicts risk of radiographic progression and informs medical management decisions designed to prevent irreversible joint damage. The 12 biomarkers required to generate a Vectra® Score are VCAM-1, EGF, VEGF-A, IL-6, TNF-RI, MMP1, MMP3, YKL-40, Leptin, Resistin, SAA and CRP.
6 to 8 days
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