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HelpTest Code 0248849 Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Ultra-Sensitive, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
- Preferred: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)
- Acceptable: Plasma, Green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Allow serum tubes to clot completely. This may take up to 30 minutes.
- Remove sample from cells by pipetting.
- Indicate whether serum or plasma.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
0-8 Days: 3.20-21.00 µIU/mL
8 Days to Unspecified: 0.35-4.94 µIU/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84443