Test Code TSH Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Important Note

aka Ultra-sensitive TSH

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB129 TSH

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

84443

Electrochemiluminescence

Ambient Stability:

8 days

Refrigerated Stability:

14 days

Frozen Stability:

24 months. ***Freeze only once***

Daily