Interleukin 5
- Description
- Interleukin 5 (IL-5) is measured in serum as part of the CY23 panel of cytokines. CY2 is composed of the following analytes: IL-5 and IL-13.
- Clinical details
- The CY23 cytokine panel is used primerily in patients with asthma.
- Related condition
- Reference range
0.0-3.55
- Units
- pg/ml
- Synonyms
- Synonyms: IL-5. Key words: cytokine, asthma.
- 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
- 4 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: kch-tr.synnovis.research@nhs.netContracts Team:
Phone: 020 3299 4144
Email: kch-tr.synnovis.researchenquiries@nhs.net