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ADA & Immunogenicity

Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA Testing

Accurate and Rapid ADA Testing for Preclinical and Clinical Programs

Accelevir delivers advanced anti-drug antibody (ADA) detection and immunogenicity assessment services tailored to support your biotherapeutic development from discovery through commercialization. Our CAP/CLIA-certified laboratory combines immunoassay development, expert consultation, and regulatory-aligned documentation to guide ADA evaluation with precision.

Overview

We support a wide range of biologics and therapeutic modalities — including monoclonal antibodies, gene therapies, recombinant proteins, biosimilars, and cell therapies.

Our team partners with sponsors from IND-enabling studies through BLA submission, delivering customized ELISA, ECL, and cell-based ADA assays with integrated PK/PD, safety, and immunogenicity workflows.

Talk to an ADA Expert

Customized ELISA, ECL & cell-based ADA assays. Screening, confirmation, characterization & neutralization. IND, BLA, and biosimilar submission support.

Baltimore, MD · CAP/CLIA-certified · BSL-2+

Background

What Are Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADAs)?

Anti-drug antibodies are immune responses developed by patients against biologic or gene therapy products. ADAs can impact therapeutic outcomes by neutralizing drug activity, altering pharmacokinetics, or inducing immune-mediated side effects.

Neutralizing ADAs (NAbs)

Block therapeutic function by binding to the active site of the biologic.

Non-neutralizing ADAs

Bind to other epitopes but may accelerate drug clearance.

Complex-specific ADAs

Target drug-antigen complexes; used for specific quantification.

Cross-reactive ADAs

Recognize both therapeutic and endogenous proteins, raising safety risks.

ADA testing is a regulatory requirement for all therapeutic biologics and a key component of clinical trial safety and efficacy evaluation.
Clinical Impact

Why ADA Detection Matters

Loss of efficacy

Patients may become non-responsive to therapy as ADAs neutralize drug activity.

Hypersensitivity reactions

Immune-mediated reactions, including anaphylaxis, can compromise patient safety.

Altered pharmacokinetics

ADAs can change drug exposure and half-life, affecting dosing and response.

Regulatory hurdles

Immunogenicity findings can delay or complicate product approval pathways.

Let's Talk

Build a Defensible ADA Strategy

Free 30-Min Consultation

Get an ADA testing plan aligned to your regulatory pathway.

Whether you need a preclinical screening assay or a fully validated three-tiered package for BLA submission, our team will scope the right approach in a single working session.

Applications

ADA Testing & Immunogenicity Assessment

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Preclinical Screening

Early detection of immunogenic risks in candidate molecules.

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Clinical Monitoring

Real-time ADA detection during Phase I–III trials.

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PK/PD Analysis

Assess impact on exposure and drug action.

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Biosimilar Comparability

Demonstrate ADA equivalence to originator biologics.

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Regulatory Submissions

Support IND, BLA, and EMA filings with complete immunogenicity packages.

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Post-Market Surveillance

Ongoing monitoring to detect delayed or rare ADA events.

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Personalized Medicine Strategies

Monitor ADA formation to guide dosing or therapeutic switching.

Workflow

End-to-End ADA Assay Workflow

A tiered approach aligned to FDA, EMA, and ICH S6/S6(R1) expectations.

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Step 1

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ADA Screening

Detect presence of binding antibodies across study timepoints using validated screening assays.

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Step 2

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Confirmatory Assays

Distinguish specific from non-specific binding to confirm true ADA-positive samples.

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Step 3

Step 3

Characterization

Determine titer, isotype, and persistence to inform immunogenicity risk assessment.

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Step 4

Step 4

Neutralizing Antibody Testing

Evaluate functional impact on therapeutic activity using cell-based or competitive ligand-binding formats.

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Step 5

Step 5

Custom Assay Development

Purpose-built assays for novel biologics, cell, and gene therapies — including drug-tolerant formats and Affinity Capture Elution (ACE) when needed.

Platforms

Assay Platforms Supported

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ELISA

Direct, bridging, and competitive assays for total ADA detection.

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Electrochemiluminescence (ECL)

Increased sensitivity and drug tolerance.

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Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Available for specific formats on request.

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Cell-Based Neutralization Assays

Assess functional impact on therapeutic activity.

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Flow Cytometry-Based Neutralization

Functional profiling of immune cell responses.

Custom Reagents

Anti-Idiotypic Antibody Generation for PK & ADA Assays

To support high-sensitivity assay performance, Accelevir develops custom anti-idiotypic antibodies:

Monoclonal and polyclonal formats

Hybridoma and phage display monoclonals, plus polyclonal options.

Blocking, non-blocking, and complex-specific

Anti-IDs tailored to total drug, free drug, and ADA neutralization assessment.

ELISA-ready antibody panels

Delivered with QC validation for immediate assay deployment.

Flexible labeling options

Biotin, HRP, fluorophores, and additional labels available.

Rapid timelines

Monoclonals delivered in as little as 8 weeks.

Anti-ID antibodies support both total drug and free-drug quantification as well as ADA neutralization assessment.
Logistics

Sample & Study Management

Efficient sample handling and logistics support reliable longitudinal ADA analysis.

Collection Protocol Support

Serum and plasma collection guidance with timepoint-based sampling strategies.

Long-Term Storage

Chain-of-custody integrity and audit-ready storage management.

PBMC Isolation & Cryopreservation

Integrated with our PBMC processing platform for downstream functional assays.

Cell Bank Integration

Connects directly with our cell banking capabilities for consistent reagent supply across studies.

Compliance

Regulatory & Quality Standards

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CAP/CLIA-Certified Laboratory

Operating in a controlled, audited environment with full data integrity safeguards.

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GLP-Compliant SOPs

Documented procedures supporting IND/BLA-ready reports and statistical analysis.

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Global Guidance Alignment

Validations aligned with FDA Immunogenicity Guidance, EMA/CHMP/BMWP, and ICH S6/S6(R1).

Broader Capabilities

Broader Capabilities to Support Your Program

Accelevir integrates ADA services within a comprehensive immunology and molecular testing platform:

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Immunogenicity Testing

Functional and binding immunogenicity assessment across modalities.

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Flow Cytometry Services

9-color phenotyping for deep immune profiling.

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Cytotoxicity Testing

Functional readouts for cell-mediated killing.

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Molecular Assay Development

Custom qPCR, ddPCR, and NGS-based assays.

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Gene Therapy Services

Specialized support for AAV, LNP, and cell therapy programs.

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Cell Banking and Processing

Integrated PBMC isolation, cryopreservation, and cell banking.

Why Accelevir

Why Choose Accelevir for Anti-Drug Antibody Services?

Scientific Leadership

Decades of experience in virology, immunology, and bioanalytical assay development — with custom ADA assay design for protein, cell, and gene-based therapeutics.

Fast Turnaround & Tailored Support

Rapid antibody development timelines and fit-for-purpose ADA solutions for preclinical, clinical, and post-market programs.

End-to-End Program Alignment

Integrated immunogenicity, PK/PD, and toxicology workflows with regulatory consultation and data package preparation.

Cutting-Edge Platforms

Digital PCR, high-throughput ELISA, flow cytometry, and next-generation sequencing.

Let's Advance Your ADA Program

Reliable Data. Confident Submissions.

Start Your Project

Accelevir delivers scientifically rigorous, highly customizable ADA testing solutions to support your therapeutic success.

Whether you’re in discovery, preclinical, or late-stage development, our team partners with you for reliable immunogenicity data, faster development timelines, and confident regulatory submissions.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between neutralizing and non-neutralizing ADAs?

Neutralizing ADAs block drug activity by preventing binding to the target. Non-neutralizing ADAs bind the drug but may affect pharmacokinetics or cause immune reactions.

How do you test for ADA during a clinical trial?

We use a tiered strategy: screening → confirmation → characterization → neutralization. We also align sample collection to key trial timepoints.

Can you detect ADA in the presence of circulating drug?


Yes. We use drug-tolerant assay formats and sample pretreatment techniques — including acid dissociation and Affinity Capture Elution (ACE) — to overcome interference.

What regulatory standards do you follow?

Our assays follow FDA, EMA, and ICH S6/R1 guidelines with full documentation for IND, BLA, and biosimilar submissions.

Do you offer integrated PK/PD and ADA analysis?

Yes. We provide customized bioanalytical workflows that connect ADA results to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

Start Your ADA Program

Partner with Baltimore's CAP/CLIA-Certified Immunogenicity Team

Accelevir Diagnostics delivers the scientific rigor, regulatory expertise, and assay versatility your ADA program demands. From our CAP/CLIA-certified, BSL-2+ facility in Baltimore, Maryland, we serve gene therapy developers and biopharmaceutical sponsors with end-to-end ADA testing — from preclinical screening through BLA submission.

Reach our team

Phone: 443-887-4090

Email: info@accelevirdx.com

Location: Baltimore, MD

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