Inflammation
Interleukin-6
Also written as IL-6.
Extended panel — run periodically
What it indicates
A signalling molecule released by immune cells during inflammation.
Why a series helps
IL-6 moves quickly and across a wide range, which makes single readings noisy and a series worth having.
What this page does not tell you
What a particular Interleukin-6 result means depends on you: your history, your medication, why the test was taken. Ziro does not interpret results for individuals and does not diagnose. If something in your results warrants a conversation, that conversation is with a doctor, and your results are downloadable so you can bring them.
Others in inflammation
General markers of inflammatory activity in the body.