Methodology
Luminex
Synonyms
Complement (TH1/TH2 Panel B); Cytokine (TH1/TH2 Panel B); Cytokines(TH1/TH2 Panel B);THPNLB
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
National Jewish Complement
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
4th Wednesday of the Month
Standard TAT
Up to 4 Weeks
Stat TAT
Up to 4 Weeks
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Immediately freeze the cell-free plasma on Dry ice or at -70C.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=Unacceptable; Frozen=1 Year
Rejection Criteria
Thawed Specimen
Test Volume Required
2 mL Plasma or 4mL Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Plasma or 1 mL Blood
Processing Instructions
Separate serum within one half hour of collection. Storage/Transport Temp: Send frozen plasma Priority Overnight via Fedex and in a well insulated container on Dry ice. Complete a National Jewish Cytokines Diagnostic Requisition and submit with specimen frozen on 4th Wednesday of the month.
Included Tests
Interleukin 2 (aka LIL2), Interleukin4 (aka LIL 4), Interleukin 5 (aka LIL5), Interleukin 10(aka LIL10), Interferon Gamma (aka LINFG), Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (aka LTNFA).
CPT Codes
83520(x6)