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HelpTest Code TSH 3 THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH)
Aliasis
TSH
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
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Euthryroid Adults |
0.55-4.78 uIU/mL |
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Infants (1-23 months): |
0.87-6.15 uIU/mL |
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Children (2-12 years): |
0.67-4.16 uIU/mL |
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Adolescents (13-20 years): |
0.48-4.17 uIU/mL |
Reportable Units
uIU/mL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
40 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
24 Hours (separated) |
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Refrigerated |
2 Days |
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Frozen |
30 Days |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84443