Interleukin 17, Serum

Test Code

36625

CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen

1 mL frozen serum

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL • 0.2 mL pediatric

Instructions

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to a standard transport tube.
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 1 year

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

Contaminated specimens • Heat-inactivated specimens

Methodology
Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay

FDA Status
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.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report Available: 1-4 days

Clinical Significance

Primarily used for research and to support attempts to understand the pathogenesis of immune, infectious, allergic, or inflammatory disorders.

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.