Immunology

Full details for "Cytokine Analysis".

Name

Cytokine Analysis

Alternative name/Profile

CYTOK

Department

Immunology

Investigation

Multiplex Immunoassay (ELLA). IL-6, IL-8, TNF alpha and IL-1b measured as a profile.

Specimen type

Clotted Blood

Sample type

Serum

Sample container & volume

5ml Red

Frequency of analysis

Batch basis.

Turnaround time

21 Days

Availability

Notes

Samples for cytokine analysis must be received in the laboraory within 6 hours of collection.
Where External Institiutions cannot guarantee immediate delivery, samples must be centrifuged, separated and frozen within 6 hours of collection. Samples can then be transported, frozen on dry ice, to St. James's Hospital for processing.
Samples for Cytokine analysis must be in the laboratory by 16:00 daily (Monday to Friday)

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