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Interleukin 6

Order Code
11265
CPT
83520
Test Details
Synonyms

 IL-6

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Pro-inflammatory cytokine measured to assess systemic inflammation, sepsis, and cytokine storm in COVID-19 and autoimmune disease.

Specimen Type

Plasma or Serum

Volume

1.5 mL

Specimen Container

Lithium heparin tube, Gel Barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 1 day
Frozen 3 months at -20°C
Freeze/thaw cycles Freeze only once
Order Code
11265
CPT
83520
Test Details
Synonyms

 IL-6

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Pro-inflammatory cytokine measured to assess systemic inflammation, sepsis, and cytokine storm in COVID-19 and autoimmune disease.

Specimen Type

Plasma or Serum

Volume

1.5 mL

Specimen Container

Lithium heparin tube, Gel Barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 1 day
Frozen 3 months at -20°C
Freeze/thaw cycles Freeze only once