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Test Code LAB10716 IL-18 (Ella)

Performing Section

Immunology/Flow

Specimen Type

Blood:
Purple Top Tube-EDTA

Specimen Volume

Preferred:1.5 mL
Minimum: 0.6 mL

Processing Instructions

1) Centrifuge sample to separate plasma per procedure. Plasma must be separated within 1 hour of collection.
2) Pipette off plasma and split into two equal aliquots unless less than 0.2 mL total, then put into 1 aliquot.
3) Place sample in freezer (preferably immediately, or within 30 minutes) until courier arrives.
4) Send sample frozen (on dry ice) via courier.

Temperature

Frozen

TAT

121 hours

Test/Batch Schedule

Monday-Friday Noon

Test Components

IL-18

Reference Range

0 up to 2 years: <=770.0 pg/mL

2 years up to 7 years: <=722.0 pg/mL

7 years up to 18 years: <=671.0 pg/mL

18 years and up: <=492.0 pg/mL

CPT

83520