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Test Code TSH3GR TSH with reflexive Free T4

Important Note

If under 18 years of age, order test 2006108 TSH with Reflex to Free Thyroxine to ARUP

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB5113   TSH WITH FREE T4 REFLEX

Specimen Requirements

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).

CPT

84443  TSH

84439 T4 Free (if reflexes)

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient Stability: 

8 days

 

Refrigerated Stability: 

14 days

 

Frozen Stability: 

24 months.  ***Freeze only once***

Performance

Daily