Cytokine Panel 13, Serum
Also known as: CYT 12 SE
Use
The Cytokine Panel 13, Serum is primarily used for research and to support attempts to understand the pathogenesis of immune, infectious, allergic, or inflammatory disorders. It provides a comprehensive assessment of cytokine levels which may aid in understanding the pathophysiology of such disorders.
Special Instructions
Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. For longitudinal comparison, it is recommended that cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day. Additional specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics were determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. It is performed in a CLIA-certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 76039-7
- 41760-0
- 27415-9
- 27161-9
- 33938-2
- 26848-2
- 33822-8
- 13629-1
- 26881-3
- 33211-4
- 3074-2
- 33939-0
- 82334-4
Result Turnaround Time
1-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Storage Instructions
CRITICAL FROZEN. Ship in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Causes for Rejection
Refrigerated specimens. Contaminated or heat inactivated specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 minutes |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 1 year |