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HelpTest ID FIL6H Interleukin-6, Highly Sensitive
Method Name
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay
Reporting Name
IL-6, Highly SensitiveSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASubmit only 1 of the following:
Plasma:
Draw blood in an EDTA lavender top tube(s), plasma gel tube(s) is not acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of plasma frozen in a plastic vial.
Serum:
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is not acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Note: Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. Recommended cytokine levels should be determined at the same time of day for improved longitudinal comparison.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 210 days |
Reference Values
0.31 – 5.00 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Thursday
Report Available
5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols InstituteTest Classification
This test was performed using a kit that has not been approved or cleared by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, San Juan Capistrano. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.CPT Code Information
83520