Interleukin 2 receptor alpha chain
- Description
- Interleukin 2 receptor alpha chain (IL-2ra) is measured in serum as part of the CY20 panel of cytokines. CY20 is composed of the following analytes: IL-2ra, IL-10, IL-17 and IFN-γ.
- Clinical details
- The CY20 cytokine panel is used in various clinical scenarios including aiding identification and treatment of hyper-inflammation syndrome (cytokine storm) and diagnosis and monitoring of sarcoidosis.
- Related condition
- Reference range
423.52 – 1843.81
- Synonyms
- Synonyms: CD25. Key words: cytokine storm, sarcoidosis.
- 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
- 7 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