TH1/TH2 Panel B
Test Code
THPB
Description
Collect
Plasma from a lavender top (EDTA) tube is the only acceptable sample type. Mix sample thoroughly.
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
Notes
This panel includes the following tests:
Interleukin 2 (aka LIL2)
Interleukin 4 (aka LIL4)
Interleukin 5 (aka LIL5)
Interleukin 10 (aka LIL10)
Interferon Gamma (aka LINFG)
Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (aka LTNFA)
Methodology
Luminex
Turnaround Time
up to 4 weeks
Department
Complement Lab - Cytokines
Synonyms
Complement (TH1/TH2 Panel B);Cytokine (TH1/TH2 Panel B);Cytokines (TH1/TH2 Panel B);THPNLB
Reference Interval
By report
CPT Code
83520 x 6