Interleukin 13
0051535
Ordering Recommendation
Primarily for research and to support attempts to understand the pathogenesis of immune, infectious, allergic, or inflammatory disorders.
Mnemonic
IL13 DO
Methodology
Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- 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.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Refrigerated specimens. Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens.
- Remarks
- Stability
- After separation from cells: Ambient: 30 minutes; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval
Effective May 19, 2014
5 pg/mL or less
5 pg/mL or less
Interpretive Data
Results are used to understand the pathophysiology of immune, infectious, or inflammatory disorders, or may be used for research purposes.
Compliance Statement B: For laboratory developed tests not using a RUO kit, and for FDA approved, cleared or 510(k) exempt assays with alterations. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
Note
Lower limit of detection is 5 pg/mL.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Code(s)
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0051535 | Interleukin 13 | 33822-8 |
Aliases
- cytokine
- cytokines
- IL-13
- IL13