Test Code LAB1398 T3 (Triiodothyronine), Free, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
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T3, FREE | LAB1398 | FT3 |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens.
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.15 mL
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.15 mL
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient 8 hours OK/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
SMDC Clinical Lab
Fargo Hospital Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84481
Reference Values
2.2-4.2 pg/mL