Test ID: FINTA
Interleukin 1a
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
SUBMIT ONLY 1 OF THE FOLLOWING:
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top or serum-gel tube(s). Separate
immediately and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Separate
immediately and send 3 mL of EDTA plasma frozen in a plastic
vial.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Patient preparation:
Patient should not be on any Corticosteroids,
anti-inflammatory medications or pain killers, if possible,
for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Specimens other than | Serum, plasma |
| Anticoagulants other than | EDTA |
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Thawing | Warm reject; Cold reject |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icteric | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Frozen | 365 days |
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