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HelpTest Code MISC1WARDEINT1G Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1Beta)
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
INT1G
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum Frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
Centrifuge, remove serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and send 1.0 mL serum frozen in a screw-capped plastic vial.
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Stability
Ambient: 30 minutes
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 1 year
Minimum Testing Volume
0.4 mL
Reference Range
? 6.7 pg/mL
Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. For longitudinal comparison, it is recommended that cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day.
Methodology
Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
3-6 days
CPT Codes
83520
Unacceptable Conditions
Refrigerated specimens, heat-inactivated specimens
Additional Information
cytokine
cytokines
IL 1-Beta
IL-1
IL-1 Beta
IL1
IL1B
Interleukin 1-Beta
Interleukin 1