Test ID FINTA Interleukin 1-Alpha
Method Name
Direct Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Interleukin 1-AlphaSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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: Red top or 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. Separate immediately and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
Less than 3.9 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteCPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FINTA | Interleukin 1-Alpha | 33821-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
Z0942 | Interleukin 1-Alpha | 33821-0 |