Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor

Description: 
Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) is measured in serum as part of the CY21 panel of cytokines. CY21 is composed of the following analytes: IL-15, GM-CSF, MCP-1 and VEGF.
Clinical details: 
The CY21 cytokine panel is used in various clinical scenarios including certain haematological malignancies.
Related condition or disease: 
Autoimmune diseases, allergies, malignancies.
Reference range: 

0.0 - 6.3

Synonyms or keywords: 
Synonyms: CSF2, GMCSF, GM-CSF, colony stimulating factor 2 and CSF. Key words: cytokine, autoimmune diseases, allergies.
Units: 
pg/ml
Location: 
King's College Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
Serum 1ml
Turnaround time: 
14 days
Special sample instructions: 

Separate serum into 2 aliquots

Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Store frozen at -20°C and courier frozen on dry ice
Time limit for extra tests: 
Four weeks
Contacts:
Scientific Research and Innovation Services
Contracts Team: 020 3299 4144; Scientific Team: 020 3229 5548
Scientific Research and Innovation Services
Ground Floor, Bessemer Wing
Kings College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS

Contracts Team: kch-tr.synnovis.researchenquiries@nhs.net
Scientific Team: kch-tr.contractrandd@nhs.net
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Scientific Research and Innovation Services

See Scientific Research and Innovation Services for further information

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Last updated: 26/05/2023