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Test Code LAB4364 TSH WITH REFLEX TO FREE T4

Specimen Type

Preferred Specimen: Lithium Heparin Plasma (Mint Green Top, Dark Green Top)

Alternative Specimen: Serum (SST, Gold, Corvac, Tiger, Red Top Tube) EDTA Plasma (Lavender Top Tube)

Specimen Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Refrigerated: 6 days

Method

Chemiluminescent MIcroparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Reference Ranges

TSH (Reflex) µIU/mL

4 Days to 6 Months: 0.73 - 4.77

6 Months to 14 Years: 0.7 - 4.17

14 Years to 19 Years: 0.47 - 3.41

19 Years and older: 0.35 - 4.94

 

               

Synonyms

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone with Reflex

Test Components

TSH IU/mL; Free T4, µg/mL if TSH is abnormal.

CPT Codes

84443