Interleukin-6
Order Name
Interleukin 6
Test Number: 5614499
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5614499
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Interleukin 6
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Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) | 26881-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: FREEZE Stability: Room temperature up to 14 days Refrigerated up to 14 days Frozen up to 14 days Freeze/Thaw Cycle: x3 Specimen Collection: Separate serum from the cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 1 day, Refrigerated : 1 day, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2 - 4 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 140916 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 140916 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83529 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |