Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
Test Mnemonic
INLKN6
CPT Codes
- 83520 - QTY (1)
- 83529 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
26881-3
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days (Frozen samples can be thawed once) |
Days Performed
7 days a week
Turnaround Time
1 day
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunoenzymatic Assay |
Reference Range
| Interleukin-6 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | <6.0 | pg/mL |
Special Info
Frozen samples can be thawed once. Separate serum from cells as soon as possible. Lipemic and hemolyzed samples should be avoided.