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