Lab test
Interleukin-6
Functions: IL-6 facilitates the transition from innate to adaptive immunity, promoting B-cell maturation and T-cell differentiation (specifically Th17). It acts as an alarmin to combat environmental stress and injury.…
- Sample
- Serum
- Preparation
- No fasting needed
- Report in
- 72 hours
- Collection
- At your home
About this test
Key Aspects of IL-6:
- Functions: IL-6 facilitates the transition from innate to adaptive immunity, promoting B-cell maturation and T-cell differentiation (specifically Th17). It acts as an alarmin to combat environmental stress and injury.
- Signaling Mechanisms: IL-6 operates through two main mechanisms: classical signaling (via the membrane-bound receptor IL-6R) and trans-signaling (via a soluble receptor, sIL-6R), both of which signal through the gp130 molecule.
- Disease Involvement: Dysregulation or overproduction of IL-6 is implicated in chronic inflammation, autoimmune disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), and cancer.
- Therapeutic Targeting: IL-6 receptor blockers (e.g., tocilizumab) are used to manage cytokine release syndrome in serious cases, including COVID-19, and in various autoimmune conditions.
- Myokine Role: Aside from immune functions, IL-6 is produced by muscles (as a myokine) during exercise and affects glucose regulation.
IL-6 acts as a bridge between the body's immediate defense against infection and the long-term, chronic inflammatory response.
Preparation
- No fasting is needed for this test. You can book any available slot.
- Keep your doctor’s prescription or test request handy if you have one, and take regular medicines as your doctor has advised.
- Tell the sample collector if you take blood thinners, and wear a sleeve that rolls above the elbow.
How home sample collection works
- 1
Choose your tests
Add single tests or a package to the cart and check fasting needs.
- 2
Pick a collection slot
Half-hour slots from 30 minutes ahead, up to 10 days out. Pay online.
- 3
A sample collector visits
They confirm the visit with a one-time code, then take the sample.
- 4
Report in your account
The lab uploads the report and you are notified to download it.
Where we collect samples at home
Lab tests with home sample collection reach 70 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:
- Kachiguda
- LB Nagar
- Ameerpet
- ECIL
- Jubilee Hills
- Neredmet
- Saidabad
- Sanathnagar
- Tolichowki
- Yousufguda
- Amberpet
- Khairatabad
- Kukatpally
- Manikonda
- Nizampet
- Secunderabad
- Tarnaka
- Uppal
- Vanasthalipuram
- Jeedimetla
- Mehdipatnam
- Musheerabad
- Nacharam
- Suchitra
- Trimulgherry
Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Interleukin-6 cost in Hyderabad?
Interleukin-6 costs ₹2,280 on Aish Health in Hyderabad, down from ₹2,999. There is no separate home collection fee; any GST or busy-hour charge is shown before you pay.
Do I need to fast before Interleukin-6?
No, fasting is not needed for this test, so you can book any available slot.
When will I get the Interleukin-6 report?
The expected report time is 72 hours. The partner lab uploads the report as a PDF to your order and you are notified to download it.
What sample is collected for Interleukin-6?
Serum sample is collected at your home by a sample collector.
Can I cancel a lab test booking?
Yes. Cancel before a sample collector accepts or more than 1 hour before the slot for a full refund. Within 1 hour of the slot there is no refund, and once the sample collector is on the way the booking can no longer be cancelled.
Can I book tests for a family member?
Yes. Add them as a family member in your account and choose them as the patient when booking, so the report is filed under their name.
Can I pay cash when the sample is collected?
No. Lab tests booked on the website or app are paid online when you book, by card, UPI or your Aish Health wallet.
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