Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
IL 6; IL6; Cytokine; IL 6 HS
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01005
Lab Test Days
Thursday
Standard TAT
5-12 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: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 48 Hours; Frozen: 7 Months
Rejection Criteria
Received room temp; Received refrigerated; Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Do not thaw.
CPT Codes
83520
Revised
07-07-19
Initials
SL