Interleukin-2 Receptor Alpha Soluble, Plasma, Mayo, RefLab
Alternate Names
CD25, cytokines, IL2 Receptor,
SoftLab Order Code
SIL2R
Epic Order Name
Interleukin-2 Receptor Alpha Soluble, Plasma, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4274
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Plasma
Collection Container
Lavender Top (EDTA) - placed on wet ice
Alternative Collection Container
Pink Top (EDTA)
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.6 mL
Storage or Stability
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus
Instructions
1. Immediately after specimen collection, place tube on wet ice.
2. Centrifuge at 4 degrees C, 1500 x g for 10 minutes.
3. Aliquot plasma.
4. Freeze specimen within 2 hours of collection.
Additional Information:
If a refrigerated centrifuge is not available, it is acceptable to use a room temperature centrifuge, provided the sample is kept on ice before centrifugation and is frozen immediately afterward.