Interferon Beta IgG Level

Test Name

Interferon Beta IgG Level

LIS Code

BINFB

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

4 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Interferon Beta IgG Level

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection and separate in plastic pour off tube. Refrigerate until courier pickup.

Minimum Volume

1.5 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin/separate and refrigerate until shipped.

Reference Value

Accompanies Report

Additional Test Information

Collect sample for antibodies before interferon injection; the specific interferon drug used to treat the patient must be provided.