Interleukin-6 INTERLEU6
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Interleukin-6 |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Interleukin-6 |
Clinical Info |
Elecsys IL-6 immunoassay is an in-vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative determination of IL-6 (interleukin-6) in human serum and plasma.1,2 This assay is used to assist in identifying severe inflammatory response in patients with confirmed COVID-19 illness to aid in determining the risk of intubation with mechanical ventilation, in conjunction with clinical findings and the results of other laboratory testing. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Container |
Red Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Red top or Gold top tube(s) |
Transport Instructions |
Frozen |
Specimen Stability |
1 Day Refregerated |
Methodology |
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) |
Days Performed |
Results available: 3-5 Days |
Performing Laboratory |
LabCorp of America |
CPT |
83520 |
PDM |
5902163 |
Result Interpretation0.0-13.0 pg/mL: |
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Forms |
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