Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Order Name
TSH
Test Number: 4501925
Revision Date 06/15/2018
Test Number: 4501925
Revision Date 06/15/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
|
Chemiluminescence Assay | 3016-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen 6 months. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for thyroid function assessment, screening for a diagnosis of thyroid disease or pituitary dysfunction. |
| CPT Code(s) | 84443 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |