The Interleukin-6 test helps to monitor the inflammatory responses. Examples of inflammatory responses include infection, sepsis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis. This test also helps to evaluate stroke, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The Interleukin-6 test is done: • In case of signs and symptoms associated with infection, sepsis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. • To evaluate stroke, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease