Interleukin 6, Serum

Test Code

IL-6

Alias/See Also

ARUP test code 51537
cytokine
cytokines
IL-6
IL6
Interleukin-6, Serum

CPT Codes
83520

Instructions

Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. For longitudinal comparison, it is recommended that cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day.

See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Refrigerated specimens. Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens

FDA Status
For laboratory developed tests not using a RUO kit, and for FDA approved, cleared or 510(k) exempt assays with alterations. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Additional Information
Interleukin-6

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.