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Interleukin 2 Receptor Test

The Interleukin 2 Receptor (IL-2R) Test evaluates soluble receptor levels in blood, reflecting immune system activation and regulation. Increased IL-2R may be seen in lymphoma, sarcoidosis, autoimmune conditions, and chronic inflammatory disease. This test provides insights into T-cell activation, immune dysregulation, and disease monitoring, helping guide evaluation of systemic immune health.
 

Serum
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Specimen Type: Serum

Also known as: Interleukin 2 Receptor Eia

INTERLEUKIN 2 RECEPTOR

Interleukin 2 Receptor,

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The Interleukin 2 Receptor Test test contains 1 test with 2 biomarkers .

Clinical Use
Assess T-cell activation following transplantation
Assess prognosis in patients with lymphoma
Monitor therapeutic response in patients with hairy cell leukemia


Clinical Background
Elevated levels of soluble IL-2 receptor are detected in AIDS, autoimmune diseases, sarcoidosis, and a variety of leukemias and lymphomas. In HIV-positive individuals, the IL-2 receptor level is elevated during the asymptomatic phase, as well as during persistent generalized lymphadenopathy and symptomatic phases. IL-2 receptor detection may be useful in monitoring HIV and in assessing T-cell activation following transplantation. Elevated IL-2 receptor levels may also have clinical and prognostic significance in patients with malignant lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, B-cell, and undifferentiated lymphomas.


Studies have suggested that IL-2 receptor levels in a broad spectrum of conditions associated with T- or B-cell immune activation offer a rapid and reliable measure of disease activity, response to therapy, and, in some cases, prognosis. Measurement of the soluble IL-2 receptor level is also helpful in assessing therapeutic response in patients with hairy cell leukemia.


Method
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

Clinical Significance 

Following stimulation by antigen, IL-2R is expressed on all T cells. IL-2R is released by activated cells into the surrounding extracellular fluid. IL2-R is involved in infectious, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, cancer, and transplantation. IL-2R Antibodies are used therapeutically.

Alternative Name(s) 

IL-2 Receptor,  CYTOKINE

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