Methodology
Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay
Synonyms
Cytokines; Cytokine 12; IFN; INF Gamma; IL; IL1 Beta; IL2 Receptor; TNF Alpha; Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.4-1 ml CSF
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 30 Minutes; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 Month (preferred)
Rejection Criteria
Refrigerated specimens; Contaminate or heat inactivated specimens
Test Volume Required
1ml CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.4 mL CSF
Processing Instructions
CRITICAL FROZEN. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen frozen. Send with daily Apollo Courier.
Included Tests
Interferon gamma, Interleukin 10, Interleukin 12, Interleukin 13, Interleukin 17, Interleukin 1 beta, Interleukin 2, Interleukin 2 Receptor, Soluble, Interleukin 4, Interleukin 5, Interleukin 6, Interleukin 8, and Tumor Necrosis Factor - alpha
Comments
If CSF Frozen, ok to thaw if collected <7 days. Will need to add disclaimer in comment section of ARUP requisition "CSF specimen thawed. Ok to run with disclaimer"
CPT Codes
83520 (x12); 83529
Revised
6/16/26
Initials
SA