IL-12 (p70) by Luminex
Test Code
I12S
Description
Collect
Plasma from a lavender top (EDTA) tube is the only acceptable sample type. Mix sample thoroughly.
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge at room temp within one half hour of collection; preferably immediately after venipuncture. Transfer the cell-free plasma to a clean tube and immediately freeze the cell-free plasma on dry ice or at -70°C.
Preferred volume: 1 mL
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 500 µL plasma, frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Thawed specimen.
Storage Transport Temp
Send frozen plasma Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Frozen at -70°C: 1 year
Methodology
Luminex
Reported
up to 4 weeks
Department
Complement LabSynonyms
Cytokine (Interleukin 12);Complement (Interleukin 12);IL-12S; (Interleukin 12);Cytokines (Interleukin 12);Luminex
Reference Interval
Human Male: 0.0 - 11.05 pg/mL
Human Female: 0.0 - 11.05 pg/mL
CPT Code
83520