Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor
- Description
- Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) is measured in serum as part of the CY21 panel of cytokines. CY21 is composed of the following analytes: IL-15, GM-CSF, MCP-1 and VEGF.
- Clinical details
- The CY21 cytokine panel is used in various clinical scenarios including certain haematological malignancies.
- Related condition
- Reference range
0.0 - 6.3
- Units
- pg/ml
- Synonyms
- Synonyms: CSF2, GMCSF, GM-CSF, colony stimulating factor 2 and CSF. Key words: cytokine, autoimmune diseases, allergies.
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Reference Services : King's College Hospital
- Laboratory
- Scientific Research and Innovation Services
- Sample type and volume required
- Serum 1ml
- Special sample instructions
Separate serum into 2 aliquots
- Storage and transport
- Store frozen at -20°C and courier frozen on dry ice
- Turnaround time
- 14 days
- Time limit for extra tests
- Four weeks
- Contacts
Scientific Research and Innovation Services
Ground Floor, Bessemer Wing
Kings College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RSScientific Laboratory Team:
Phone: 0203 299 5548
Email: synnovis.research@synnovis.co.ukContracts Team:
Phone: 020 3299 4144
Email: synnovis.researchenquiries@synnovis.co.uk