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Interleukin-6
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | IL6 |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | EIA |
| Container type | Lavender top, Gold top, Red top |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | EDTA plasma, serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum or plasma |
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum or plasma |
| Processing notes | Separate and freeze serum or plasma at -20C. Transport frozen. |
| Units | pg/mL |
| Normal range | 0.31-5.00 pg/mL |
| Synonyms | IL-6; IL6 |
| Stability | Room temperature 24 hours, refrigerated 48 hours, frozen at -20C 3 months. Order Quest test # 34473X |
| Turn around times | Run Friday. Turnaround time 1-7 days |
| CPT coding | 83520-90 |
| LOINC code | 26881-3 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:52:52 AM |
| Entry Number | 1059 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667