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UUHSC Testing Only

Ordering Recommendation

Preferred test for initial screening and monitoring of thyroid function. 

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is not New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Plasma separator tube (PST) or 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: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months.

Methodology

Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

Reference Interval

Refer to report

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

84443

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3020712 BKR_TSH 3016-3
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Aliases

  • LAB1945
  • Thyrotropin
  • TSH
  • TSH, Pregnancy
BKR Thyroid Stimulating Hormone