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Test Code
IL8S
Test Name
Interleukin-8, Serum
CPT Codes
83520
Expected Turnaround Time
4 - 7 days
Clinical Utility

This test is used for the measurement of Interleukin-8 (IL-8) levels in serum.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.5 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

3 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Stable x2
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Gross lipemia
Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • IL-8
  • IL8
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies
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