Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an advanced diagnostic centre; it is also an NABL- and NABH-accredited diagnostic centre offering the Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Test. This blood test detects the amount of a protein (called Interleukin-6), which the immune system produces and has an important function in controlling inflammation. It assists the doctor in assessing inflammatory reactions and monitoring certain infections, autoimmune diseases, and medical disorders.

What is Interleukin-6 (IL-6)?

Interleukin-6 test is a laboratory test performed to determine the amount of IL-6 in a sample of plasma. It's measured and acted as an inflammatory marker and can be used to think about the degree of a current immune reaction. Bacterial infections or any serious viral infection, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory conditions are processes associated with increased levels of IL-6. The outcome is presented in conjunction with symptoms, physical examination, and other laboratory screening. IL-6 testing cannot be used for any particular diagnosis.

Conditions Evaluated

Infections

Infections are triggered by the entry of bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other microorganisms which invoke an immune reaction within the host. Doctors might also use measurement of IL-6 to see inflammatory activity related to an infection; the inflammation this could cause might also increase.

Sepsis

Sepsis is a serious condition which can develop when the general response of the body to an infection causes damage to an organ. With sepsis, the inflammatory response may also cause an increase in the levels of IL-6 and can be used in addition to other data to provide insight into a septic state.

Autoimmune Disorders

Autoimmune diseases are caused by an attack on the tissues by the immune system. Systemic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can be linked to an increase in cytokines such as Interleukin 6 (IL-6).

Chronic Inflammatory Conditions

Chronic inflammation is an overall term for an immune response that can impact multiple organs and tissues and last over time. In certain chronic conditions, IL-6 levels may be measured to aid in determining inflammatory activity.

Cytokine Release Syndrome

Excessive immune response characterized by the release of massive quantities of inflammatory signalling proteins is known as cytokine release syndrome. One of the cytokines known to be involved is IL-6, which can be measured in clinical evaluation and monitoring.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy combines the services of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Pathology in a single location, which creates a unity and a system in caring for patients. In our laboratory, we take care of the plasma samples by applying the following procedure: uniform testing procedures and quality checks are applied throughout our laboratory. Our main research focuses are on comprehensive, precise reporting; clinical diagnostics assistance; and patient-centric care to facilitate well-informed clinical decisions by physicians.

Book Your Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Test

For IL-6 (Interleukin-6) tests, contact our centre to make an appointment at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, and follow instructions for sample collection from your doctor or the lab providing the tests. Take your medications, previous test results, and any previous medical records that are relevant to analyzing your test results.