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0070145
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TSH
Ordering Recommendation
Preferred test for initial screening and monitoring of thyroid function.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
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
