ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Interleukin 8 by MAFD : 0051538

Mnemonic: IL8 DO

Methodology: Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube, plain red, or green (lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Remarks:

Unacceptable Conditions: Refrigerated specimens. Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 30 minutes; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
0-5 pg/mL
Interpretive Data: Results are to be used for research purposes or in attempts to understand the pathophysiology of immune, infectious, or inflammatory disorders.

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 83520
Cross References: IL-8 (Interleukin 8 by MAFD), Interleukin-8, Plasma (Interleukin 8 by MAFD) , Interleukin-8, Serum (Interleukin 8 by MAFD)