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Reporting Name
Interleukin 1-AlphaPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient preparation: Patient should NOT be on any corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medications, or pain killers, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to specimen collection.
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red top or SST
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum-gel tube(s) is acceptable.
2. Separate immediately and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
Less than 3.9 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA and is designated as research use only. The analytic performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Inter Science Institute. This test is not intended for diagnosis or patient management decisions without confirmation by other medically established means.CPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FINTA | Interleukin 1-Alpha | 33821-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z0942 | Interleukin 1-Alpha | 33821-0 |
Report Available
10 to 14 daysReject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild reject ; Gross reject |
| Lipemia | Mild reject; Gross reject |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Specimens other than Serum or Plasma EDTA. Test is strict frozen |
Method Name
Direct Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)