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Test ID FINTB Interleukin 1b

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

Interleukin 1-Beta

Specimen Type

Varies

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum-gel tube(s) is acceptable. Separate immediately and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.

 

Plasma

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Separate immediately and send 3 mL of EDTA plasma frozen in a plastic vial.

 

Patient preparation:

Patient should NOT be on any Corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medications or pain killers, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Frozen 365 days

Reference Values

Less than 1.0 pg/mL

Day(s) Performed

Varies; Monday through Friday

Report Available

5 - 7 days

Performing Laboratory

Inter Science Institute

Test Classification

This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA and is designated as research use only. The analytic performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Inter Science Institute. This test is not intended for diagnosis or patient management decisions without confirmation by other medically established means.

CPT Code Information

83519

NY State Approved

No