Serum concentrations of interleukin-6 are increased when sampled through an indwelling venous catheter

Clin Chem. 1997 Nov;43(11):2199-201.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Blood Specimen Collection / methods*
  • Catheters, Indwelling*
  • Estrogen Replacement Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / blood
  • Interleukin-6 / blood*
  • Interleukin-6 / metabolism
  • Middle Aged
  • Postmenopause / blood
  • Veins

Substances

  • Interleukin-6
  • Hydrocortisone