Any test I have to have before starting Humira?

[Mary]

Just wondering if there are any tests?

 

[katiesue1506]

I just had to have a chest x-ray and a TB test. Same as for Remicade. Quick painless and easy.

 

[dreamintwilight]

Same here. I actually have to get both again. Apparently I have to get it done every year while on Humira...

 

[BEWELL*SWEETIE]

my doc only requested TB.....

 

[DustyKat]

David has just posted a thread about immunisations and immunosuppressives..........................

http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=15652

When the GI was considering Humira for Matt I was questioned about his status regarding Chicken Pox, TB, Hep A, B, and C, Meningococcal and his other childhood immunisations. Blood tests were conducted for Hepatitis A, B & C and TB status.

Dusty.

 

[hainman]

i never got tested for humira but because i git the tb test for the inflixamab they didnt bother as they had tested me already.

 

[LadyVik]

I got tested for TB for Remicade, didn't need it for Humira as I had it for Remicade. Had to be chest x-rayed for both. Checks for infections, ANY kind of infection at all and I had to have a colonoscopy to prove I needed it and have to have it every year to show who ever pays out for it that I'm worth the cost :/

 

[ameslouise]

Yes, you need to be test for TB with a chest xray and blood test. And if your doc didn't tell you this, you need to find a new doc!!

- Amy

 

[NicoleKS]

TB and chest x-ray but my GI didn't order either!

 

[hindyg]

I got tested for TB. Also, because I was in a bad flare - had a CT Scan to check for an abscess before going ahead with the meds. In my case, I did have an abscess. Having another CT Scan this week to make sure all is clear.

 

[aliciars]

Interesting. I had a TB test but no x-ray. Another question to ask my new Crohns specialist that I love....