Lab Directory

Cytokine Laboratory


Cyto crew

The Cytokine Laboratory offers state-of-the art testing for a broad range of cytokines including, such cytokines as, IL-6, TNF-α IFN-ϒ, as a well as cytokine receptors, growth factors, chemokines, adhesion molecules, etc.

The laboratory director provides consultation for cytokine analysis. All requests need to be scheduled prior to sending samples. Contact the laboratory (410-955-4382) for appointment scheduling.

The Cytokine Laboratory is CLIA approved for investigative and clinical studies.

Specimen Requirements for Cytokine Testing

Acceptable Specimens:

All samples must be delivered immediately to the Cytokine Laboratory during the hours of 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday or you may follow the sample preparation below.
Serum: Collected in a red top tube

Sample Preparation

Allow blood to clot for 20 minutes. Centrifuge samples for 10 minutes at 1000g. Aliquot serum and store at < -20°C (up to 3 months) or 70°C >3 months).

Note: Other samples such as plasma and tissue culture fluids can also be evaluated for research studies. Please contact the Cytokine Laboratory (410-955-4382).

For locations outside JHH please call the Laboratory prior to sending the samples. Arrangements for receipt of samples can be made at that time. Download the Cytokine Menu.

Laboratory Supervisor:

Kathleen Lewis
410-502-8202

Pathology Manager:

Ame' Maters, MT (ASCP), ScM, MA
410-955-5077

To Ship Samples:

Cytokine Laboratory
600 N. Wolfe Street
Meyer Building, Room B-135
Baltimore, MD 21287-7065
Phone: 410-955-4382

For Consulation:

Barbara Detrick, Ph.D.
Professor of Pathology
Director, Immunology & Cytokine Laboratories
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