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Test Code LAB0248849 Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green top (lithium heparin)

Acceptable:  Serum (Red top, Gold/SST), Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)

 

Specimen Volume:0.5 mL

Microtainers : 0.3 ml (need 2 microtainers)

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Males
1-30 days: 0.52-16.00 uIU/mL
1 month-5 years: 0.55-7.10 uIU/mL
6-18 years: 0.37-6.00 uIU/mL
>18 years: 0.47-5.00 uIU/mL
Females
1-30 days: 0.72-13.10 uIU/mL
1 month-5 years: 0.46-8.10 uIU/mL
6-18 years: 0.36-5.8 0 uIU/mL
>18 years: 0.47-5.00 uIU/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84443