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HelpTest Code LAB2970 Cytokine Panel
Clinical System Name
Cytokine Panel
Synonyms
IL 2
IL 4
IL 6
IL 8
IL 10
IFN gamma
TNF alpha
GM CSF
Cytokines
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 2 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.6 mL
Note: Send to Lab within one hour of collection. Heparin is unacceptable.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Promptly place sample in the CPA freezer, Fz5 rack unless assay will be performed immediately. Call Chemistry (987-2565) when samples are received.
Off-site collection: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Send frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma | Room temp |
1 h |
| Refrigerated | N | |
| Frozen |
1 y |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M-F, dayshift | 2 - 5 d |
Please contact the Chemistry Department (987-2565) if immediate turn around time is necessary.
Weekend samples should be received in lab before 9:00 am.
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem East
Phone Number: 206-987-2565
CPT Codes
83520 x 7
83529
Methodology
Method: Quantitative multiplex bead assay using the Bio Rad Bio-Plex
Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Analyte | Reference Interval |
|---|---|
| Interleukin 2 | 0 - 9.0 pg/mL |
| Interleukin 4 | 0 - 3.0 pg/mL |
| Interleukin 6 | 0 - 9.0 pg/mL |
| Interleukin 8 | 0 - 116.0 pg/mL |
| Interleukin 10 | 0 - 9.2 pg/mL |
| Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor | 0 - 122.0 pg/mL |
| Interferon gamma | 0 - 124.0 pg/mL |
| Tumor Necrosis Factor - alpha | 0 - 98.0 pg/mL |
Description
Quantitative magnetic bead based assay for IL2, IL4, IL6, IL8, IL10, GM-CSF, IFN-gamma, and TNF-alpha. Please contact Chemistry to notify of sample collection when results are needed same day.
Test requests on ambulatory patients will be reviewed and sent to ARUP if applicable (if next day TAT is not needed).
Special Instructions
Please notify the Chemistry Laboratory (987-2565) of sample collection when same day turn around time is necessary.