The interleukin test measures the amount of IL-6 in the blood to help evaluate a person with Inflammatory condition and measure Immune Responses.
Four pharmacologic inhibitors (sometimes termed blockers) of IL-6 are commercially available for clinical use: tocilizumab, sarilumab, and satralizumab, which are all monoclonal antibodies directed against the IL-6 receptor (IL-6R), and siltuximab, a monoclonal antibody specific for IL-6.
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Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a cytokine, a type of protein involved in immune response and inflammation. It plays a key role in infection defense, inflammation, and the development of autoimmune diseases. This test measures IL-6 levels in the blood to assess inflammatory activity or monitor certain medical conditions.
Low/Normal Levels: No significant inflammation or immune activation.
Mild Elevation: Suggests mild inflammation (e.g., chronic conditions, mild infections).
Moderate Elevation: Indicates active disease (e.g., autoimmune diseases, chronic infections).
High Levels (>100 pg/mL): Often seen in severe conditions such as sepsis, cytokine storms, or advanced cancers.
Sample Type
- Specimen: Venous blood sample.
- Processing: Collected in a serum-separating tube (SST) or EDTA tube. Requires proper handling to avoid degradation.
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Interleukin-6
The interleukin test measures the amount of IL-6 in the blood to help evaluate a person with Inflammatory condition and measure Immune Responses.
Four pharmacologic inhibitors (sometimes termed blockers) of IL-6 are commercially available for clinical use: tocilizumab, sarilumab, and satralizumab, which are all monoclonal antibodies directed against the IL-6 receptor (IL-6R), and siltuximab, a monoclonal antibody specific for IL-6.
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