Interleukin 6 (IL6)
Interleukin 6 (IL6)
- This test is meant to assess the levels of Interleukin 6 in the blood which are responsible for systematic inflammation
- No special preparation is required.
- This test into prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic
What is Interleukin 6 (IL6) ?
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a cytokine protein that plays an important role in the immune response and inflammation. The measurement of IL-6 levels in plasma is important in the diagnosis and monitoring of a variety of conditions, including autoimmune diseases, infections, and cancers.
The Interleukin-6 (IL-6) CLIA Plasma Test is conducted for various reasons, including:
- Diagnosis of certain diseases: The IL-6 test can help diagnose diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and certain types of cancers.
- Monitor disease progression: The test can help monitor the progression of certain diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers.
- Assess the effectiveness of treatment: The IL-6 test can help determine the effectiveness of treatment for certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- Evaluate the severity of illness: Elevated levels of IL-6 in the blood can indicate the severity of an illness or disease.
- Determine the risk of complications: High levels of IL-6 in the blood may indicate an increased risk of developing complications related to certain diseases.
- Predict patient outcomes: The test can help predict patient outcomes in certain diseases, such as sepsis.
Reported Parameters
- Normal Range – 0.007 ng/ml or 7 pg/ml (at times upto 18 ng/ml)
All The Questions that you might have
- What is Interleukin 6 (IL6) Test ?
- What does the Interleukin 6 (IL6) test measure?
- Why should I do the Interleukin 6 (IL6) test?
- How is the Interleukin 6 (IL6) test done?
- How does HbA1c differ from a blood glucose level?
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a cytokine protein that plays an important role in the immune response and inflammation. The measurement of IL-6 levels in plasma is important in the diagnosis and monitoring of a variety of conditions, including autoimmune diseases, infections, and cancers.
The Interleukin-6 (IL-6) CLIA Plasma Test is conducted for various reasons, including:
- Diagnosis of certain diseases: The IL-6 test can help diagnose diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and certain types of cancers.
- Monitor disease progression: The test can help monitor the progression of certain diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers.
- Assess the effectiveness of treatment: The IL-6 test can help determine the effectiveness of treatment for certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- Evaluate the severity of illness: Elevated levels of IL-6 in the blood can indicate the severity of an illness or disease.
- Determine the risk of complications: High levels of IL-6 in the blood may indicate an increased risk of developing complications related to certain diseases.
- Predict patient outcomes: The test can help predict patient outcomes in certain diseases, such as sepsis.
IL 6 or Interleukin 6 test measures the amount of IL-6 protein in a person’s blood plasma.
Your doctor will recommend you to take the IL6 in case you have following problems:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis)
- Psoriasis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Vasculitis
- Sepsis or other infections
- Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) due to cancer treatment or other causes
In addition, the IL-6 CLIA Plasma test has also been used in the context of COVID-19, as increased IL-6 levels have been observed in some severe cases of COVID-19 and may be an indicator of disease severity or a potential target for treatment.
The HbA1c test is a simple blood test with no need for fasting before the test. The blood sample can be taken by the phlebotomist at a pathology lab.
