ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0051536: Interleukin 1 beta by MAFD

Test Mnemonic: IL1B DO
Methodology: Multi-Analyte Fluorescence Detection

Performed: Mon

Reported: 1-8 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 3 mL SST, plain red, or green (lithium heparin).

Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma, frozen.  (Min: 0.3 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 mL serum or plasma, frozen.

Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions: Heat-inactivated, refrigerated or contaminated specimens.

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 30 minutes; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year

Reference Interval:
0-36 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.

Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.



CPT Code(s):
83520