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Test Code LAB101 Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Plasma or Serum

Important Note

This includes the ultra-sensitive TSH.

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
TSH LAB101 TSH

 

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA). This includes the ultra-sensitive TSH.

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.20 mL

Additional Information:

1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Alternate:

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.20 mL

Additional Information:

1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient NO/Frozen 6 Months

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Chemistry-

St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab

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Test Classification and CPT Coding

84443

Reference Values

0.4-3.99 uIU/mL