Thyroid Panel

0070141
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Abnormal
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

Not recommended for routine thyroid screening.

Mnemonic

T7

Methodology

Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2EDTA or K3EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation of cells: Ambient: 4 days; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year

Reference Interval

Test Number
 Components
 Reference Interval
  T3 Uptake 28-41% uptake
  Thyroxine
Age
 Reference Interval (µg/dL)
Cord blood 6.60-17.50
0-3 days 5.37-22.40
4-30 days 5.24-23.20
1-23 months 5.37-16.00
2-6 years 5.26-14.80
7-11 years 5.70-14.10
12-19 years 4.74-14.60
20 years and older 4.50-11.70

  Free Thyroxine Index Calculation FTI 1.7-4.2

Interpretive Data

Thyroxine, Free (FT4) (0070138) is the preferred test alternative for T3 uptake and Free Thyroxine Index tests.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

FTI  = Free Thyroxine Index

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Hotline History

Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
02/22/2022
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X
N/A

CPT Codes

84479; 84436

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0070135 T3 Uptake 3050-2
0070140 Thyroxine 3026-2
0070196 Free Thyroxine Index Calculation 32215-6
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Aliases

  • Free Thyroxine Index
  • FT4 Index
  • FTI
  • T3 uptake
  • T7
  • thyroxine
  • Thyroxine Index
Thyroid Panel