Interleukin-6
| Alternate Names | IL-6, IL6, Cytokine |
| Ordering Recommendation | Used as an aid in the study of inflammatory diseases. IL6 is a mediator of the immune system, which has a wide variety of biological actions such as inflammation, acute phase response and regulation of metabolic processes. Elevated levels may occur in a variety of acute and chronic disease associated with inflammation, such as sepsis, neoplastic disorders, autoimmune diseases, AIDS, alcoholic liver disease, and infections, or transplant rejection. |
| Specimen | Lithium Heparin Plasma (Preferred), Serum (Acceptable) |
| Container Type | Green Top Tube (Preferred), Red/Yellow Top Tube (Acceptable)
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| Methodology | Chemiluminescence |
| Reference Range | ≤4.4 pg/mL |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 8 days |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8° C |
| Instructions | None |
| Days Performed | Daily |
| Report Available | 1-3 days |
| NY State Available | No |
| Assay Category | Laboratory Developed Test: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Eurofins Ascend Clinical in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
| LOINC | 26881-3 |
| CPT Code | 83529 |
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