ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Cytokine Panel, TH2 by MAFD : 0051518

Mnemonic: CYT TH2 SE

Methodology: Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube, plain red, or green (lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Remarks:

Unacceptable Conditions: Refrigerated specimens. Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 30 minutes; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
Test Number Components Reference Interval
0051532Interleukin 4 by MAFD 0-5 pg/mL
0051533Interleukin 5 by MAFD 0-5 pg/mL
0051534Interleukin 10 by MAFD 0-18 pg/mL
0051535Interleukin 13 by MAFD 0-5 pg/mL

Interpretive Data: Results are to be used for research purposes or in attempts to understand the pathophysiology of immune, infectious, or inflammatory disorders.

Refer to Statement B under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 83520 x 4
Cross References: IL-10 (Cytokine Panel, TH2 by MAFD), IL-13 (Cytokine Panel, TH2 by MAFD), IL-4 (Cytokine Panel, TH2 by MAFD), IL-5 (Cytokine Panel, TH2 by MAFD)