Interleukin-6, Highly Sensitive

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • Soft Test Code:
  • MSOT
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 34473
Alternate Names
  • Cytokine
  • IIL-6 HS
  • IL 6
  • Interleukin-6, Highly Sensitive ELISA
Clinical Significance

To evaluate the level of IL-6 in serum samples


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Patient Preparation

Patient should discontinue taking Biotin, Vitamin B7, or Vitamin H 48 hours before getting blood drawn.


Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

7 months Frozen

Do not thaw


Collection Instructions

Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. Recommend cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day for improved longitudinal comparison.


Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

<5.00 pg/mL


Methodology:
  • Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance

To evaluate the level of IL-6 in serum samples


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly to San Juan Capistrano
Days Performed
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Miscellaneous
Turn Around Time

5 to 12 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00913333


CPT Coding

83520