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HelpTest Code FIN1A Interleukin 1-Alpha
Specimen 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.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send frozen.
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Interleukin 1-AlphaSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Less than 3.9 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
12 to 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest Classification
This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. Values obtained with different methods, laboratories, or kits cannot be used interchangeably with the results on this report. The results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.CPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FIN1A | Interleukin 1-Alpha | 33821-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FIN1A | Interleukin 1-Alpha | 33821-0 |