IL-6 Inflammation Test Price | Lahalak Platform
A sensitive test measuring IL-6 levels to assess the severity of inflammation and infection, helping accurately monitor the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory biological therapies.
Scientific name: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Test
This laboratory test measures the concentration of the cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6) in blood serum or other body fluids. IL-6 is a multifunctional cytokine produced by macrophages, B cells, T cells, and stromal cells in response to injury or infection. It plays a pivotal role in the acute inflammatory response (where it stimulates the production o...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate measurement of the concentration of interleukin-6 in blood serum.
- Consult a specialist in critical care, rheumatology, or immunology to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from lahalak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not strictly required, but it can be requested to standardize conditions.
- Inform the doctor and the laboratory of all medications the patient is taking, especially corticosteroids and IL-6 inhibitors.
- The sample should be taken into suitable collection tubes, processed quickly (often within 30-60 minutes), and cooled immediately, because IL-6 is unstable at room temperature.
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