View the new Tube Guide and Swab Guides. You can also order hard copies via our Order Form.
Austin Pathology
Test Directory
Search in the bar above for available tests.
Type any letter of the alphabet to be presented with all available results for that letter.
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
Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department
|
Laboratory Instructions
|
None |
External Laboratory
|
Immunology, South Australia Pathology |
Accredited Test
|
Yes |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference