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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.


CPT Codes

83520


Revised

11-12-17

Initials

SL