Interleukin 13

Description: 
Interleukin 13 (IL-13) is measured in serum as part of the CY23 panel of cytokines. CY23 is composed of the following analytes: IL-5 and IL-13.
Clinical details: 
The CY23 cytokine panel is used primarily in patients with asthma.
Related condition or disease: 
Asthma
Reference range: 

0.0-80.1

Synonyms or keywords: 
Synonyms: IL-13 Key words: cytokine, asthma
Units: 
pg/ml
Location: 
King's College Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
Serum 1ml
Turnaround time: 
14 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: 15/01/2024