Interleukin-6

Description: 
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is measured in serum as part of the CY19 panel of cytokines. CY19 is composed of the following analytes: IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8 & TNFα.
Clinical details: 
The CY19 cytokine panel is used in various clinical scenarios including aiding identification and treatment of hyper-inflammation syndrome (cytokine storm).
Related condition or disease: 
COVID-19
Reference range: 

0.00 - 3.26

Synonyms or keywords: 
Synonyms: IL-6, BSF2, HGF, HSF, IFNB2, BSF-2, CDF and IFN-beta-2. Key words: cytokine COVID-19
Units: 
pg/ml
Location: 
King's College Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
Serum 1ml
Turnaround time: 
7 days
Special sample instructions: 

Separate serum into 2 aliquots

Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Store frozen at -20°C and courier frozen on dry ice
Time limit for extra tests: 
Four weeks
Contacts:
Scientific Research and Innovation Services
Contracts Team: 020 3299 4144; Scientific Team: 020 3229 5548
Scientific Research and Innovation Services
Ground Floor, Bessemer Wing
Kings College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS

Contracts Team: kch-tr.synnovis.researchenquiries@nhs.net
Scientific Team: kch-tr.contractrandd@nhs.net
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Scientific Research and Innovation Services

See Scientific Research and Innovation Services for further information

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Last updated: 26/05/2023