{"id":690,"date":"2022-11-02T17:07:02","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T15:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assic-health.com\/shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=690"},"modified":"2025-10-16T11:17:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:17:45","slug":"il6-n2795","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.assic-health.com\/shop\/product\/il6-n2795\/","title":{"rendered":"IL6 (N2795)"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"600\"><strong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"600\">Normal Reference Range:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"860\">\n<li data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"860\">\n<p data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"860\"><strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"613\">IL-6:<\/strong> Generally, IL-6 is not significantly detected within the systemic circulation. Normal levels can be considered up to 18 nanograms per ml (ng\/mL). Slight elevation may not correlate with systemic inflammation. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/interleukin-test-procedure-uses-price-and-result?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Metropolis India Lab<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"882\">\n<p data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"882\"><strong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"882\">Test Components:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1110\">\n<li data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1110\">\n<p data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"1110\"><strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"911\">IL-6 (Interleukin-6):<\/strong> A cytokine involved in inflammation and immune response. Elevated levels may indicate conditions such as infections, autoimmune diseases, and certain cancers. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testing.com\/tests\/interleukin-6\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Testing.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1138\">\n<p data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1138\"><strong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1138\">Clinical Applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1785\">\n<li data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1262\">\n<p data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1262\"><strong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1157\">Infections:<\/strong> Elevated IL-6 levels may indicate systemic infections or sepsis. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayocliniclabs.com\/test-catalog\/overview\/618776?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Mayo Clinic Laboratories<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1417\">\n<p data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1417\"><strong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1290\">Autoimmune Diseases:<\/strong> Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus may present with increased IL-6 levels. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayocliniclabs.com\/test-catalog\/overview\/618776?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Mayo Clinic Laboratories<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1566\">\n<p data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1566\"><strong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1432\">Cancer:<\/strong> Certain cancers, including Castleman disease, have been associated with elevated IL-6 levels. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayocliniclabs.com\/test-catalog\/overview\/618776?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Mayo Clinic Laboratories<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1785\">\n<p data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1785\"><strong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1583\">COVID-19:<\/strong> In COVID-19 patients, elevated IL-6 levels may indicate a severe inflammatory response, aiding in determining the risk of intubation with mechanical ventilation. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.labcorp.com\/tests\/140916\/interleukin-6-serum?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Labcorp<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1806\">\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1806\"><strong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1806\">Interpretation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"2150\">\n<li data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1910\">\n<p data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1910\"><strong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1828\">Normal Result:<\/strong> IL-6 levels within the normal range suggest no significant systemic inflammation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2150\">\n<p data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2150\"><strong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1934\">Elevated Result:<\/strong> Higher IL-6 levels may indicate the presence of an inflammatory condition. Further clinical evaluation and correlation with other tests are recommended for accurate diagnosis. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testing.com\/tests\/interleukin-6\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Testing.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2167\">\n<p data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2167\"><strong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2167\">Next Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2419\">If your IL-6 test result is elevated, consult with your healthcare provider for a comprehensive evaluation. Additional tests may be necessary to determine the underlying cause of the increased IL-6 levels and to develop an appropriate treatment plan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1940,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[46,29],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-690","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-performance-fatigue","product_cat-select-your-own-blood-tests","first","instock","virtual","taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.assic-health.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/690","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.assic-health.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.assic-health.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.assic-health.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1940"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.assic-health.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=690"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.assic-health.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=690"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.assic-health.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=690"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.assic-health.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=690"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}