Remicade - lab test frequency? (adults)

[xmdmom]

I am wondering how often you get blood work while on maintenance Remicade and in remission. If you know what your doctor checks, I'd be interested to know that too!
- mom of an adult with Crohn's

 

[Dyana]

My doctor never orders tests. Once a year I have an appointment. I really think testing should be done. :confused2:

 

[aypues]

Every time I go in for an infusion (4 week interval) they will draw blood right beforehand for labs. Regular tests include CBC and liver panel. Sometime she monitors ferritin/iron, crp, etc too.

 

[Lisa]

I get bloods drawn every other infusion - so every 4 months. I've been in remission for a while, if there are issues with any bloodwork it would get done more frequently.

I get a full CBC, liver panel, and others. I also get B and D vitamins checked but not every draw.

 

[Jelly loves Peanut butter]

My son is 12. He gets remicade every 8 weeks and labs with every infusion...CBC, chemistry panel, sed rate, and Crp.