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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Order Code
16251
CPT
84443
Test Details
Synonyms

TSH

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Used to evaluate thyroid function and diagnose thyroid disorders.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Standard Serum or gel barrier 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

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Order Code
16251
CPT
84443
Test Details
Synonyms

TSH

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Used to evaluate thyroid function and diagnose thyroid disorders.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Standard Serum or gel barrier 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

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days