Also Known As:
Interleukin-6IL-6IL6
The Interleukin-6 (IL-6) test detects elevated levels of this protein to evaluate acute inflammation and severe infections in the body. It is highly useful in assessing systemic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and severe sepsis. Monitoring IL-6 helps your healthcare team gauge the severity of an inflammatory response and adjust treatments.
Includes 1 Test Parameters
Test Preparation:
For the 12 hours before specimen collection do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.
Reporting TAT:
2 Day(s)*