Anti-CD38 Flashcards
1
Q
Give some examples of anti-CD 38 therapies
A
isatuximab
Daratumumab
2
Q
Why is it important that anti-CD38 patients are noted?
A
Anti-CD38 drugs can interfere with the analyser
They will contaminate the analyser and thusly any proceeding samples
Contaminated samples will appear as an entirely positive panel
3
Q
What should you do if anti-CD38 contamination has occured?
A
Weekly maintenance should be carried out
Any samples which have been contaminated will need to be recalled and retested
4
Q
Why does anti-CD38 therapies work
A
a monoclonal antibody (MAB).
It works by targeting a certain protein (called CD38) on myeloma cells so your immune system can recognise them.
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