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HelpTest ID BLOD1291 Soluble Interleukin 2 Receptor
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Interfering substances: Basiliximab binds with the IL-2R in vivo. Results for patients on basiliximab reflect the unbound portion of SIL2R in the plasma sample.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent
Performing Lab
Cincinnati Children’s
CPT
83520
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 25371 | SIL-2R LEVEL |
AKA
Soluble IL-2R
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | 6 months | Preferred for transport |
Additional Information
This test is used during disease activity in autoimmune and infectious disorders as well as
in transplantation rejections.