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Interleukin-2 (IL-2) (34161)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Synonyms

IL2; Cytokine

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday

Standard TAT

1-4 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 Hours; Frozen: 1 Year

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.3 mL Serum

Comments

Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. Recommend cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day for improved longitudinal comparison.