Interleukin - 6 (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Interleukin - 6 (Blood)

Alternate Names	IL6, IL-6
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $28.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	Other cytokines available on request. Contact laboratory on 08 8161-6343 for further information.
Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. Please collect 1 x DEDICATED Serum Tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Once every 3 weeks
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	S, SP, CR
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 2 hours of collection. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Frozen aliquots should be approximately 1mL Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Transport aliquots to referral laboratory frozen.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Immunology, South Australia Pathology
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)