Ordering Recommendation
Preferred test for initial screening and monitoring of thyroid function.
Mnemonic
TSH
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent 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
Plasma separator tube (PST). Also acceptable: Serum separator tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Allow serum specimen to clot completely at room temperature. 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: 8 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 years
Reference Interval
Effective November 19, 2012
By Report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
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
N/A
CPT Codes
84443
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0070145 | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone | 3016-3 |
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Aliases
- Thyrotropin
- TSH
- TSH, Pregnancy
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone