Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Serum
Test Summary
To evaluate the level of IL-6 in serum samples.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL frozen serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Do not thaw. Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. Recommend cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day for improved longitudinal comparison.
Icteric (acceptable)
Icteric (acceptable)
Patient Preparation
No biotin supplements 48 hours prior to blood draw.
Storage
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 48 hours
- Frozen: 7 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Gross hemolysis
Order Code
IL6
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB2737
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83529
Billing Code
- 670930
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
<5.00 pg/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Thursday evening Report available: 6 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL frozen serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Do not thaw. Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. Recommend cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day for improved longitudinal comparison.
Icteric (acceptable)
Icteric (acceptable)
Patient Preparation
No biotin supplements 48 hours prior to blood draw.
Storage
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 48 hours
- Frozen: 7 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Gross hemolysis
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
<5.00 pg/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Thursday evening Report available: 6 days