Interleukin-2, Plasma
Test ID:
705163
CPT code:
83520
Synonyms:
IL-2
IL2
Clinical Use:
Interleukin 2 (IL-2) is a pleiotropic cytokine produced primarily by mitogen- or antigen-activated T lymphocytes. IL-2 plays a role in promoting the clonal expansion of antigen-specific cytotoxic and suppressor T cells. In vitro studies suggest that IL-2 may also be produced by dendritic cells and certain lymphoma cell lines. In addition, IL-2 has been shown to mediate multiple immune responses on a variety of cell types. IL-2 stimulates the proliferation of thymocytes; stimulates the proliferation and differentiation of activated B cells; promotes the growth, differentiation, and cytocidal activity of monocytes; induces the growth of natural killer cells and stimulates cytokine production by these cells, as well as enhancing the cytolytic activity of these cells; enhances the production of lymphocyte-activated killer (LAK) cells; and induces the proliferation and differentiation of oligodendrocytes.
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Requested Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Container Type:
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collection:
Separate plasma from cells. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions:
Refrigerate
Stability Requirements:
Stable at room temperature or frozen for 14 days. Freeze/thaw cycles x3.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; sample left on cells
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