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HelpTest ID BLOD1795 IL-18 (Interleukin-18)
Synonym
Interleukin 18
IL-18
ALPS Biomarker (IL-18)
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Specimen is stable as whole blood at room temperature for 48 hours. Separate serum from cells within 48 hours of collection and freeze immediately.
Testing is not performed and samples cannot be received on weekends/holidays. First overnight shipping is strongly recommended.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | Two 0.2 mL serum aliquots |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | One 0.2 mL serum aliquot |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | 6 months | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Weekly
Report Available
5 days
Methodology
Automated microfluidics immunoassay method
Performing Lab
Cincinnati Children's
CPT
83520
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 8063 | See Scanned Report |