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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Interleukin-6 (Referred Test) (Synonyms: Cytokines, IL-6, IL6, Interleukin 6) | ||
| Clinical Indications: | This test assists in identifying severe inflammatory response in patients with confirmed COVID-19 illness to aid in determining the risk of intubation with mechanical ventilation, in conjunction with clinical findings and the results of other laboratory testing. Test is used for evaluating patients with Castleman disease. | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Note to ordering physician: This test will be reviewed for approval by Laboratory Medical or Scientific staff | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB9804 | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | See Interleukin-6 in the Dynacare Test Directory. | ||
| Testing Area: | Referred out | ||
| Performing Site: | Test referred to Dynacare | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, December 11, 2023 | ||
