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HelpTest Code FIL6SM Interleukin 6, Plasma
Additional Codes
MAYO: IL6
EPIC: LAB332
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Immediately after specimen collection, place the tube on wet ice.
2. Centrifuge at 1500 x g for 10 minutes and aliquot plasma into plastic vial.
3. Freeze specimen within 30 minutes.
Secondary ID
63020Useful For
Evaluation of patients with suspected systemic infection
Evaluation of patients with suspected localized infection, specifically prosthetic joint infection (PJI)
Evaluation of patients with suspected chronic inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, or inflammatory bowel disease
Method Name
ElectrochemiluminescenceReporting Name
Interleukin 6, PSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
≤1.8 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, Varies
Report Available
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| IL6 | Interleukin 6, P | 26881-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 63020 | Interleukin 6, P | 26881-3 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.