2 mL (1 mL min.) Plasma from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 2 mL (0.5 mL min) Serum from 1 SST. Separate plasma within 2 hours of collection. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patient should avoid Biotin at least 8 hours prior to specimen collection. Provide brief clinical history. .
CLIA, CMIA
Sample Daily by 4 pm; Report Same day
This panel offers a noninvasive test for endometriosis, useful for women with pelvic pain and or subfertility with normal ultrasound. Endometriosis is considered a debilitating gynaecological pathology with a high prevalence among young women. Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease, due to increased levels of activated macrophages and cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6). Several studies have demonstrated the utility of CA-125 for the diagnosis of endometriosis and its correlation to disease severity, especially endometriotic ovarian cysts. However, CA-125 is not specific for endometriosis but simultaneous measurement with IL-6 may improve diagnosis.
*IL-6 *CA 125
Patient should avoid Biotin at least 8 hours prior to specimen collection. Provide brief clinical history.