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Reporting Name
Interleukin 2Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Note: Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. For longitudinal comparison, it is recommended that cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Frozen | 365 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Contaminated or Heat-inactivated |
Reference Values
2.1 pg/mL or less
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 12 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FIL2M | Interleukin 2 | 33939-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FIL2M | Interleukin 2 | 33939-0 |
Interpretation
Interpretive Information: Cytokines
Results are to be used for research purposes or in attempts to understand the pathophysiology of immune, infectious, or inflammatory disorders.
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories.Method Name
Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay