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Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha

Order Code
140673
CPT
83520
Test Details
Synonyms

Cachectin, TNF

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Remarks

Allow blood sample collected in serum separator tube to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to centrifugation. Allowing samples to sit on the clot for more than 30 minutesmay result in higher TNF-alpha levels.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Inflammatory cytokine measured in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or 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
Frozen 9 days
Order Code
140673
CPT
83520
Test Details
Synonyms

Cachectin, TNF

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Remarks

Allow blood sample collected in serum separator tube to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to centrifugation. Allowing samples to sit on the clot for more than 30 minutesmay result in higher TNF-alpha levels.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Inflammatory cytokine measured in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or 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
Frozen 9 days