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Test ID: TNFAHS

Tumor Necrosis Factor – Alpha (TNF), Serum

Test Overview

Clinical Utility

This test is for Research Use Only.

Method

Immunoassay (IA)

Result Included

Tumor Necrosis Factor - Alpha, Highly Sensitive

Aliases/Synonyms

Alpha-TNF; TNF Alpha

Specimen

Specimen Type

Avoid gel separator tubes
Serum

This test is also available in plasma at Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto - see Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha, Plasma.

Volume

Sample Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Comment

Avoid gel separator tubes.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.

Stability

Ambient Refrigerated Frozen
Unacceptable Unacceptable 9 months

If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.

Rejection Criteria

Criteria Specification
Specimen Not frozen

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

15 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha, Highly Sensitive
    pg/mL
    0.56 - 1.40

Referral Location

Out-of-Country

Test Version

Last Updated

2022-06-22