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Test Code LAB4029 TSH PREGNANCY

Important Note

The KH laboratory TSH test is a 3rd generation Ultrasensitive assay.

Specimen Type

Preferred Sample: Lithium Heparin Plasma (PST, Mint Green Top)
Alternative Sample: Serum (SST, Gold, Corvac, Tiger, Red Top) EDTA Plasma (Lavender Top)

Specimen Volume

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months

Method

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Reference Ranges

Abnormality - Abnormal    >3.00 uIU/mL
Reference Range    ≤3.00 uIU/mL

Synonyms

Thyroid stimulating hormone, TSHPRG

CPT Codes

84443