Back to Test DirectoryJ785 : Interleukin 6
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
IL-6
Methodology:
Chemiluminescence
Clinical Utility:
IL-6 will be used to aid in the study of inflammatory disease, elevated IL-6 levels have been reported to be associated with a variety of diseases, including autoimmune diseases such as arthritis and Castleman’s disease, mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, and malignancies such as plasmacytomas, myelomas, lymphomas and leukemias, and ovarian cancers.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
J785-7
Turnaround Time:
48 HOURS
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL Aliquot Tube-Serum
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliquot Tube-Serum | 1 | STRICT Frozen | 7 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
ALQS: Place 1-3 mL of serum in transport tube. Label as serum; refrigerate or freeze as required.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Primary Instruction: ALQS: Place 1-3 mL of serum in transport tube. Label as serum;refrigerate or freeze as required.
Storage/Transport Instruction: Critical frozen
Storage/Transport Instruction: Critical frozen
Alternative Specimen:
Aliquot Serum- Red Top
Billing:
CPT Codes:
83529 x 1
CPT Code Disclaimer
CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only. Accuracy of CPT presented should be validated prior to consideration for billing.
CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.
