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HelpTest Code IL6 Interleukin-6 (IL-6), LAB332
Additional Codes
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Test ID |
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IL6 |
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EPIC Test ID |
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LAB332 |
Specimen Requirements
| Container/Tube Type: | |
| Red (No Additive) | |
| SST (Serum Separator) | |
| Green (Lithium Heparin) | |
| PST (Plasma Separator) |
Also Acceptable Collection Container:
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Information:
Collect 3-5 mL of blood in a serum or plasma collection tube. Centrifuge as soon as possible, remove serum/plasma from cells and refrigerate specimen. Transfer 1 mL of serum or plasma to a transport vial and refrigerate or freeze aliquot.
Transport Information:
1 mL of serum refrigerated or frozen in a transport vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL of serum (approximately 0.6 mL of whole blood based upon normal patient hematocrit)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
2 days
Frozen Stability:
24 months
Ambient Stability:
6 hours
Report Available
Performed:
Sunday-Saturday
Analytical Time:
1-4 Days