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Epic Test Code LAB3797 Interleukin 2

Additional Codes

MML Code: FIL2M

 

Reporting Name

Interleukin 2

Specimen Type

Varies


Specimen Required


Serum

Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.

 

Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

 

 Note: Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. For longitudinal comparison, it is recommended that cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Frozen 365 days

Reject Due To

Hemolysis NA
Lipemia NA
Icterus NA
Other Contaminated or Heat-inactivated

Reference Values

2.1 pg/mL or less

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

1 to 12 days

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Interpretation

Interpretive Information:  Cytokines

 

Results are to be used for research purposes or in attempts to understand the pathophysiology of immune, infectious, or inflammatory disorders.

NY State Approved

Yes

Method Name

Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay

CPT Code Information

83520