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INTERLEUKIN 2 RECEPTOR, SOLUBLE, CSF

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB5202    Geisinger Epic ID:  198504

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

CSF


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1mL of CSF in a Sterile Container


Special notes: 

CRITICAL FROZEN.  Must be frozen within 30 minutes



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

CRITICAL FROZEN.  Must be frozen within 30 minutes


Transport temperature: 

Frozen


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: 30 minutes; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month.


Rejection criteria: 

Refrigerated specimens. Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens.



TEST DETAILS
Additional information: 

Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. For longitudinal comparison, it is recommended that cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day.


CPT code(s):  83520
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay
Synonyms: 

CD25, cytokine, IL2R, cytokines, IL 2 Receptor, IL-2R, Interleukin 2 Receptor, ARUP code 3003261


Clinical significance: 

Results are used to understand the pathophysiology of immune, infectious, or inflammatory disorders, or may be used for research purposes.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Randin Nelson MD
Review Date:  08/26/2025

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