Interleukin 6 (IL_6)

General Information

Lab Name
Interleukin 6 (IL_6)
Lab Code
IL6
Epic Name
Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
Synonyms
IL-6
Components

Interpretation

Method

Beckman DxI

Reference Range
Units: pg/mL
Female Male
AgeRange AgeRange
18y-0-6 18y-0-6

Effective date: 12/24/2015

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

3 mL blood in Red Top or GOLD SST tube.Also acceptable: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) tube

Quantity
Requested: 2 mL serum
Minimum: 1 mL serum

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Refrigerate serum

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Chemistry, Automated Panels(CHA)
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes
Performing Location(s)
UW-MT Chemistry, Automated
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Billing & Coding

LOINC
26881-3
Interfaced Order Code
UOW3103
Interfaced Result Code
UOW3103