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Test Id : SIL2R

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Interleukin-2 Receptor Alpha soluble, Plasma

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Measuring the concentration of soluble interleukin-2 receptor alpha (sIL-2r alpha) in plasma

 

Aids in the diagnosis and evaluation of patients for lymphoproliferative disorders, including autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, and macrophage activation syndrome

 

May help monitor patients with sarcoidosis or hematologic malignancies with elevated sIL-2r alpha

Highlights

This test aids the diagnosis and evaluation of lymphoproliferative disorders, including autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, and macrophage activation syndrome.

Method Name
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Bead-Based Multiplex Immunoassay

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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IL-2 receptor alpha soluble, P

Aliases
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CD25

cytokines

IL 2 Receptor

IL-2R

IL2R

Interleukin 2 Receptor

IL2RS

Soluble IL-2 Receptor alpha

Soluble CD25/IL-2 R?

Soluble Interleukin-2 Receptor Alpha

Cytokine

Specimen Type
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Plasma EDTA

Ordering Guidance

If this test is ordered with CYPAN / Cytokine Panel, Plasma, this test will be canceled as duplicate and CYPAN performed as ordered.

 

If this test is ordered with CYTH1 / T-Helper Cell Type 1 Cytokine Panel, Plasma, this test will be canceled as duplicate and CYTH1 performed as ordered.

Specimen Required
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Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Immediately after specimen collection, place tube on wet ice.

2. Centrifuge at 4 degrees C, 1500 x g for 10 minutes.

3. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial.

4. Freeze specimen within 2 hours of collection.

Additional Information:

If a refrigerated centrifuge is not available, it is acceptable to use a room temperature centrifuge, provided the sample is kept on ice before centrifugation and is frozen immediately afterward.

Specimen Minimum Volume
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0.3 mL

Reject Due To
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Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Heat-treated specimen Reject

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma EDTA Frozen 21 days

Useful For
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Measuring the concentration of soluble interleukin-2 receptor alpha (sIL-2r alpha) in plasma

 

Aids in the diagnosis and evaluation of patients for lymphoproliferative disorders, including autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, and macrophage activation syndrome

 

May help monitor patients with sarcoidosis or hematologic malignancies with elevated sIL-2r alpha

Clinical Information
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The interleukin-2 (IL-2) receptor (CD25) is a membrane protein that is upregulated on activated T cells. Its soluble form, IL-2 receptor alpha soluble (sIL-2r alpha, soluble CD25) is notably elevated in lymphoproliferative disorders, such as hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS), T-cell related leukemia-lymphoma and other conditions associated with T-cell activation.(1) Based on the HLH-2004 trial, the diagnosis of HLH syndrome should be based on compatible clinical presentation in the context of significantly elevated inflammatory markers, including ferritin, sIL-2r alpha, and CXCL9 (C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 9). sIL-2r alpha elevation at a significant level (2SD above age-adjusted laboratory-specific reference range) is a crucial diagnostic criterion.(2)

 

In addition to activated T cells, IL-2 receptor is also expressed on a certain subset of B cells, Regulatory Teg cells, granulocytes and natural killer (NK) cells.(3) Elevation of sIL-2r alpha can be observed in other chronic inflammatory conditions and malignancies.(4,5) In sarcoidosis patients with cardiac involvement, higher levels of sIL-2r alpha are associated with worse long-term clinical outcomes and increase systemic inflammatory activities.(6) In patients with hematological malignancies that express IL-2 receptors, sIL-2r alpha elevations are associated with poor prognosis or disease relapse.(4,7)

Reference Values
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<18 years: Not established

> or =18 years: <959 pg/mL

Interpretation
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A significant elevation in soluble interleukin-2 receptor alpha (sIL-2r alpha) concentration (2SD above age-adjusted laboratory-specific reference range) is one of the diagnostic criteria for hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) syndrome. The diagnosis of HLH syndrome should be based on compatible clinical presentation in the context of significantly elevated inflammatory markers, including ferritin, sIL-2r alpha, and CXCL9 (C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 9).

Cautions
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Soluble interleukin-2 receptor alpha (sIL-2r alpha) testing should only be used in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory testing as part of a patient's overall assessment. Elevations in sIL-2r alpha can be seen in several inflammatory, malignancy, or infectious conditions involving activation of T-cells, B-cells, granulocytes or natural killer cells. Non-elevated concentration of sIL-2r alpha does not exclude the possibility of infection or other inflammatory condition.

 

There is substantial overlap in elevated sIL-2r alpha in patients with other chronic inflammatory conditions or infections

 

Soluble interleukin-2 receptor alpha is marker for lymphocyte activation and proliferation; a comprehensive cytokine evaluation, such as CYPAN / Cytokine Panel, Plasma may be more useful in overall disease assessment or pathophysiology.

Clinical Reference
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1. Hayden A, Lin M, Park S, et al. Soluble interleukin-2 receptor is a sensitive diagnostic test in adult HLH. Blood Adv. 2017;1(26):2529-2534

2. Henter JI, Horne A, Arico M, et al. HLH-2004: Diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines for hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2007;48(2):124-131

3. Riley, R.S., R. Mageau, and J. Ben-Ezra, Laboratory Evaluation of the Cellular Immune System, in Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 2011. p. 877-898

4. Yang ZZ, Grote DM, Ziesmer SC, et al. Soluble IL-2Ra facilitates IL-2-mediated immune responses and predicts reduced survival in follicular B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Blood. 2011;118(10):2809-2820

5. Seidler S, Zimmermann HW, Weiskirchen R, Trautwein C, Tacke F. Elevated circulating soluble interleukin-2 receptor in patients with chronic liver diseases is associated with non-classical monocytes. BMC Gastroenterol. 2012;12:38

6. Kobayashi Y, Sato T, Nagai T, et al. Association of high serum soluble interleukin 2 receptor levels with risk of adverse events in cardiac sarcoidosis. ESC Heart Fail. 2021;8(6):5282-5292

7. Zoref-Lorenz A, Murakami J, Hofstetter L, et al. An improved index for diagnosis and mortality prediction in malignancy-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. Blood. 2022;139(7):1098-1110

Method Description
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Testing for soluble IL-2 receptor alpha (sIL-2r alpha) in plasma is performed using a laboratory-developed immunoassay.(Unpublished Mayo method)

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Thursday

Report Available
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2 to 8 days

Specimen Retention Time
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14 days

Performing Laboratory Location
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Rochester

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Test Classification
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This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

83520

LOINC® Information
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Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
SIL2R IL-2 receptor alpha soluble, P 76039-7
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
622328 IL-2 receptor alpha soluble 76039-7

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Sample Reports
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Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

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Test Update Resources

Change Type Effective Date
New Test 2025-02-13