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    Most Trusted IL 6 Test in Nominal Cost in Kolkata – AccuHealth Diagnostics 

    Interleukin-6 (IL-6) or IL-6 is a form of protein present in the body. It is produced by various cells. This protein helps in the regulation of immune responses. Thereby it makes the IL-6 test immensely useful as a marker of immune system activation. IL-6 can be elevated with the following conditions:

    • Inflammation
    • Infection
    • Autoimmune disorders
    • Cardiovascular diseases, and
    • Some form of cancer.

    The IL-6 blood test is used to measure the amount of IL-6 present in your blood.

    The Best Quality & Trusted IL-6 Test in Reasonable Price in Kolkata

    Interleukin-6 belongs to a large group of molecules which is known as cytokines. Cytokines have many different important roles to play within the body. Cytokines act especially within the immune system and help in controlling the immune response of your body.

    IL-6 acts on a variety of cells and tissues and performs the following actions:

    • It promotes differentiation of B-cells or white blood cells that produce antibodies
    • It promotes the growth of cells in case of some cells, and it inhibits the growth in case of other cells.
    • It helps in stimulating the production of acute phase proteins.
    • IL-6 also plays a role with the following:
    • in body temperature regulation
    • bone maintenance, and
    • brain function.

    It is pro-inflammatory primarily. It can also have anti-inflammatory effects in certain cases.

    The cost of IL-6 blood test in Kolkata is around Rs. 3200. At AccuHealth Diagnostics Kolkata, our interleukin 6 test costs Rs. 3000 in our Kasba centre and Rs. 3010 in Baruipur centre.

    Accuhealth Diagnostics is one of the best diagnostic centres situated in the city of Kolkata. With its branches situated in Kasba, Baruipur and Barasat areas, Accuhealth is highly trusted by patients. Our nurses and other staff members are highly trained and professional. We are very much trusted by our customers for our accuracy of reports. We are also highly appreciated for delivering reports on time to help our customers with the further treatment process. We deliver reports through different modes – in-person reports in our labs, through SMS, online reports via our website and doorstep delivery of reports. We have the most advanced machines and equipment with cutting-edge technology to provide our customers with accurate reports. All our systems and machines are updated and maintained regularly. All hygiene standards are strictly maintained in all our labs. We always put our customers and their health as our top priority.

    Be it IL-6 test or any other test, we charge an affordable price for all diagnostic tests at Accuhealth.

    When is an IL-6 Test Ordered by Your Doctor? 

    An IL-6 test is not a test that is normally or frequently ordered. Doctors mostly order a CRP test in order to detect any kind of inflammation in the body. But an IL-6 may be ordered along with a CRP test or following a CRP test when a person has signs and symptoms of an inflammatory condition or infection and the doctor wants some additional information.

    If your doctor has ordered for an IL-6 test and if you are looking to get it done at a reasonable price from one of the trusted diagnostic labs in Kolkata, you can contact Accuhealth Diagnostics for getting your IL-6 test done either by coming to one of our labs or by contacting us for a home collection of your sample. Apart from the lab tests, we also offer IL-6 test home collection for all our customers at a reasonable rate. To get either a lab test done or to order a home collection, you can either give us a call on our toll-free number or you can get in touch with our reception team through one of our centrephone numbers. You can submit a query through the chat messenger on our website or fill up a lead form on our website and our customer care team will get in touch with you.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is Interleukin 6?

    Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a nonspecific bio marker. It is associated with an inflammatory response. It is not diagnostic for any specific disease or any specific disease process.

    How is the il6 test used?

    Interleukin-6 or IL-6 test may be used in evaluating the health condition of  a person who has a condition who maybe having:

    • Inflammation such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis,
    • or with infection, such as sepsis.

    This test may also be used for evaluating the following diseases:

    • Diabetes
    • Stroke, or
    • Cardiovascular disease.

    What is the function of IL-6?

    IL-6 is one of a large group of molecules known as the cytokines. Cytokines have many different roles to play within the body. Cytokines act especially within the immune system. It helps direct the immune response of the body. They are a part of the “inflammatory cascade”. It involves the coordinated and sequential activation of immune response pathways.

    What does high level of IL-6 indicate?

    A high level of IL-6 indicates that you may have an inflammatory condition.

    How is elevated IL-6 treated?

    Elevated IL-6 is treated by drugs that are licensed in the market to treat autoimmune diseases.

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