Interleukin 12, Serum
Also known as: IL12 DO
Use
Primarily used for research and to support attempts to understand the pathogenesis of immune, infectious, allergic, or inflammatory disorders. It provides valuable insights into cytokine levels and their roles in these conditions.
Special Instructions
The test results can be influenced by diurnal variation in cytokine levels. For accurate longitudinal comparisons, it is advisable to measure cytokine levels at the same time of day.
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. Results are not intended to be exclusive for diagnosis or disease monitoring but to aid in understanding pathophysiological processes.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 41760-0
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
Use a serum separator tube or plain red tube. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
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 |
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