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Test ID: IL2R

Interleukin-2 Receptor Alpha Chain (IL-2Ra/CD25) Soluble, Serum

Test Overview

Clinical Utility

Refer to test summery at external website.

Method

Immunoassay (IA)

Result Included

Interleukin 2 Receptor

Aliases/Synonyms

CD-25; IL2R; Soluble IL2-Receptor; sCD25; IL2 Receptor

Specimen

Specimen Type

Avoid gel separator tubes
Serum

Important Note: TEST ID IL2R
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID IL2R when ordering this test. Not doing so will cause processing delays while ICL ascertains which test you are requesting - please refer to the notes below.
Alternate/Similar Laboratory Services: This test is also available in plasma at Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto: Interleukin-2 (IL-2) Receptor - Soluble (CD25), Plasma

Volume

Sample Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Comment

Avoid gel separator tubes.

Patient Preparation

Avoid all Biotin supplements for 48 hours prior to specimen collection.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.

Additional Information

Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. Recommend cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day for improved longitudinal comparison.

Stability

Ambient Refrigerated Frozen
Unacceptable 24 hours 30 days

If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.

Rejection Criteria

Criteria Specification
Specimen Not frozen

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

12 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Interleukin 2 Receptor
    pg/mL
    532 - 1891
    pg/mL x 0.113

Referral Location

Out-of-Country

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
IL2R IL-2RALPHA (CD25),SOLUBLE 38396 pg/mL

Test Version

Last Updated

2023-03-30