Interleukin 6

Test Code: TD_5329
CPT Code(s): 83520

$249

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Il6

Test Includes

Interleukin 6

Methodology

Roche COBAS Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Rejection Criteria

Room temperature samples
Refrigerated samples
Contaminated samples
Heat-inactivated samples
Avoid freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

<=7.0 PG/ML

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

After separation from cells: 6 hours room temperature
2 days refrigerated
2 years frozen

Transport Temperature

Critical frozen (CFZ)

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum. Freeze. Critical Frozen (CFZ). When multiple tests are ordered, submit a seperate tube for this test.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Freeze. Critical Frozen (CFZ). When multiple tests are ordered, submit a seperate tube for this test.