Interleukin 1 beta, Serum
Also known as: IL1B DO
Use
Primarily used for research and to support attempts to understand the pathogenesis of immune, infectious, allergic, or inflammatory disorders. Results can help understand the pathophysiology of these conditions and may provide valuable insights into immune system functions.
Special Instructions
Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. It is advised to determine cytokine levels at the same time of day for longitudinal comparisons.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test is a Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) intended for clinical purposes and has been performed in a CLIA certified laboratory.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 13629-1
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
Collect using serum separator tube (SST) or plain red tube. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage Instructions
Ship in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Refrigerated specimens are unacceptable.
Causes for Rejection
Refrigerated specimens. Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 minutes |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 1 year |