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Specimen Required
Patient preparation: Patient should NOT be on any corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medications, or pain killers, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to specimen collection.
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: SST
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum-gel tube(s) is acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
3. Send frozen
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Interleukin 1-BetaSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Less than 1.0 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
12 to 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. Values obtained with different methods, laboratories, or kits cannot be used interchangeably with the results on this report. The results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.CPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FIN1B | Interleukin 1-Beta | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FIN1B | Interleukin 1-Beta | 13629-1 |