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