Interleukin-8 (IL-8), a member if the neutrophil-specific CXC subfamily of chemokines, is a potent neutrophil chemotactic and activating factor.1 It is a primary inflammatory cytokine produced by many cells (including monocytes/macrophages, T cells, neutrophils, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, keratinocytes, hepatocytes, astrocytes, and chondrocytes) in response to proinflammatory stimuli such as bacteria and viruses. IL-8 serves to attract neutrophils to the site of inflammation and to activate them.
No special preparation is needed for IL-8. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing IL-8. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions.
| Gender | Age groups | Value |
| UNISEX | All age groups | < 5pg/ml |