Interleukin - 6 (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Interleukin - 6 (Blood)

Alternate Names	IL6, IL-6, Interleukin 6
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
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 - $150.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	This test is available for research purposes only. If you wish to order this test for a research project, including clinical trials, please email pathtrials@austin.org.au or phone (03) 9496 5922. This test is not currently offered for clinical patients. If you wish to request this for clinical standard of care, please contact the Immunopathologist via (03) 9496 5119. NB: NATA/RCPA accreditation does not cover the performance of this service.
Collection Instructions	If this test is being requested as part of a clinical trial or research project, financial consent for any Out Of Pocket costs is not required, as testing will be billed the research unit, not the patient. Please follow instructions provided on the request form. If you are unsure if the test is being requested as part of a research project please call the laboratory on (03) 9496 3100.
Transport Instructions	None
Storage Instructions	None
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test can be added if serum is separated within the suitable analytical timeframe.

Container ID	FORM, S, SP
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to the Heidelberg (Central) Laboratory frozen in a BioFreeze bottle.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Pathology Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Accredited Test	No

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