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Lab Test Dictionary

Interleukin 6, CSF


Specimen Type

CSF

Performing Lab

Quest forwards to Inter Science Institute (TSO)


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

14 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL CSF

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Patient should not be on any Corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medications or pain killers, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 Month

Test Volume Required

2 mL CSF

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL CSF

Processing Instructions

Requires TSO form.


Comments

Requires TSO form.


CPT Codes

83519


Revised

08-31-17

Initials

SL