Test Overview
Test Methodology

Multiplex array format with Meso Scale Discovery (MSD®) Sector Imager 2400.

Test Usage

Cytokines have emerged as molecules of importance in the regulation of many immunologic processes in the cell. The ability to accurately measure quantitative and qualitative differences in cytokine production is becoming increasingly important to the understanding of normal and pathological processes.

Reference Range *

Less than 17.4 pg/mL

Test Limitations

The result is reported in pg/mL. The assay range is approximately 7.0 to 7300. The reference range for a healthy population is less than 17.4. However it should be noted that these ranges are obtained from a limited population of apparently healthy adults and are not diagnostic thresholds.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Analytic Time

3 - 5 days

Soft Order Code
VIL6S
MiChart Code
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Serum (Sendout)
Synonyms
  • Interleukin-6
  • IL-6
  • Cytokine IL6
  • FIL6
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Viracor Eurofins 1257
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial, and freeze.

Alternate Specimen
Plasma specimens are acceptable (order code VIL6P).
Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL serum
Additional Information

IL-6, a multi-functional cytokine produced by a range of cells, plays a central role in host defense mechanisms, is involved in induction of B-cell differentiation, induction of IL-2 and IL-2 receptor expression and proliferation and differentiation of T cells. Test sent to Viracor Eurofins.

Billing
CPT Code
83520
Fee Code
20498
LOINC
26881-3
NY State Approved
No