Interleukin-2 by Multiplex Bead Assay
| Abbrev Code: | INTLK2 | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3111 | Order Name: | Interleukin 2 |
| Synonyms: | IL-2; IL2; IL 2 | ||
| Methodology: | Multiplex bead assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83520 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Room temperature or refrigerated specimens. Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection, 1 mL, 0.4 mL minimum. CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Freeze within 30 minutes. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 30 minutes at room temperature; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 51588 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 12 pg/mL or less |
| Limitations: | Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. For longitudinal comparison, it is recommended that cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day. |
| Use: | Results are used to understand the pathophysiology of immune, infectious or inflammatory disorders, or may be used for research purposes. |
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