Interleukin-6, Body Fluid or CSF
| Abbrev Code: | IL6N | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6627 | Order Name: | Interleukin 6 Body Fluid or CSF |
| Synonyms: | Cytokines; IL6; IL-6; Interleukin 6; IL6 Body Fluid; IL6 CSF | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83529 x1, 83529 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported within 24 hours for COVID-19 patients. All other sample results reported within 3 business days. | ||
| Compliance: | Commercial kit validated by the testing laboratory, but not FDA approved for diagnostic use. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Body Fluid or CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis; stored at room temperature for greater than 2 hours. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | If contaminated with red blood cells, centrifuge at 800 g for 5 minutes at 4°C. Aliquot into two vials with 250 uL per vial. Freeze immediately at ≤20°C. (-80°C preferred). Contact Cytokine Lab if there is adequate sample for only one vial. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (UMCytokine) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Body Fluid or CSF: Reference range not determined. |
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