Interleukin 2, Serum

0051588
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Ordering Recommendation

Primarily used for research and to support attempts to understand the pathogenesis of immune, infectious, allergic, or inflammatory disorders.

Mnemonic
IL2 DO
Methodology

Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-4 days

New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube, or plain red.

Specimen Preparation

Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Ship in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

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 18, 2020
2.1 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 Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. For longitudinal comparison, it is recommended that cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day.

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Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
05/18/2020
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X
X
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N/A
CPT Codes

83520

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Components
Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0051588 Interleukin 2, Serum 33939-0
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Aliases
  • cytokine
  • cytokines
  • IL 2
  • IL-2
  • Interleukin-2
  • Interleukin-2, Serum
Interleukin 2, Serum