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Triiodothyronine, Total (Total T3)
0070474
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Ordering Recommendation
Not recommended for routine thyroid screening.
Mnemonic
T3 TOTAL
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
Plasma separator tube or serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (sodium or 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 from cells: Ambient: 8 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval
| Cord blood | 14-86 ng/dL |
| 0-3 days | 96-292 ng/dL |
| 4-30 days | 62-243 ng/dL |
| 1-23 months | 81-281 ng/dL |
| 2-6 years | 83-252 ng/dL |
| 7-11 years | 92-219 ng/dL |
| 12-19 years | 83-215 ng/dL |
| 20 years and older | 80-200 ng/dL |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
84480
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0070474 | Triiodothyronine, Total (Total T3) | 3053-6 |
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Aliases
- T3 Total
- Total T3
Triiodothyronine, Total (Total T3)
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