Test Code Thy Profile THYROID PROFILE
Aliasis
TSH and T4 Freee
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
2.0 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
Refer to individual test components for more information
Reportable Units
Varies
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
See Individual Tests |
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Icterus Threshold: |
See Individual Tests |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
See Individual Tests |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Refer to individual test
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 |
Additional Information / Important Notes
Test components:
-3rd Gen TSH
-T4 Free
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84443; 84439