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HelpTest Code MISCA1; 70225 Thyroid Stimulating Hormone 3rd Generation
Additional Codes
| Epic EAP | ARUP Code |
|---|---|
| LAB2608 | MISCA1: 70225 Thyroid Stimulating Hormone 3rd Generation |
Specimen Requirements
Collect
Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability
After separation of cells:
Ambient: 8 days
Refrigerated: 2 weeks (preferred)
Frozen: 2 years
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
Methodology
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
CPT
84443
Performed
Daily
Report available within 24 hours.
Alias
High Sensitivity-Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
HS-TSH
S-TSH
Sensitive TSH
Sensitive-Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
Third-Generation TSH
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Ultrasensitive
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone-Sensitive, Serum
Thyrotropin
TSH 3rd Generation
TSH Hypersensitive
TSH, 3rd Generation
TSH-High Sensitivity
TSH-ICMA
Ultra Sensitive TSH