Summary
| Direction in Asthma | ↑ Elevated — higher than in the comparison group |
|---|---|
| Category | Other |
| Compared against | nonstressed mice |
| Associated symptoms | allergic airway responses |
| Source | Okuyama et al. 2014 — doi:10.1159/000360577 |
| Condition atlas | Asthma Biomarker Atlas |
Related Other markers in Asthma
Full list: Asthma Biomarker Atlas.
Frequently asked questions
Is Interleukin-13 high or low in Asthma?
Elevated. Studies summarised in the OSMF atlas report higher Interleukin-13 in Asthma than in nonstressed mice. Source: Okuyama et al. 2014.
What symptoms is Interleukin-13 associated with in Asthma?
The cited literature associates this marker with allergic airway responses. These are population-level associations and do not mean the marker causes the symptoms.
Which test measures Interleukin-13?
The atlas record does not list a standardised clinical test code (LOINC) for Interleukin-13, which usually means it was measured with research assays or study-specific protocols rather than a routine clinical panel. Check the cited source for the exact method.
Is one abnormal Interleukin-13 result diagnostic of Asthma?
No. No single biomarker is diagnostic of Asthma. Interleukin-13 findings come from group comparisons, overlap considerably between patients and controls, and vary with study design, timing and comparison group. A result should be interpreted by a clinician alongside symptoms, history and other tests.
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-08 · Page generated from asthma.json · Browse: Asthma atlas · Biomarker Index · All marker pages
Disclaimer: This page is an educational synthesis of published, peer-reviewed research and is not medical advice. Biomarker findings vary across studies with case definitions, comparison groups, timing and assay methods. Direction of change reflects the predominant finding in the cited source and does not establish a diagnostic threshold. Discuss any test result with a qualified clinician.