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Order Code
001156
CPT
84479
Test Details
Synonyms

Thyroid Hormone-binding Ratio (THBR)

TAT

5 days

Methodology

ECLIA

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures binding capacity of thyroid-binding proteins. Assists in interpreting total T4 levels.

Specimen Type

Serum (preferred) or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate Plasma.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
001156
CPT
84479
Test Details
Synonyms

Thyroid Hormone-binding Ratio (THBR)

TAT

5 days

Methodology

ECLIA

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures binding capacity of thyroid-binding proteins. Assists in interpreting total T4 levels.

Specimen Type

Serum (preferred) or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate Plasma.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days