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HelpTest Code TSH Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone - Sensitive (s-TSH), Serum or Plasma
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
Reference Values
|
Age |
Male (µIU/mL) |
Female (µIU/mL) |
|
0 – 30 days |
0.52 – 16.0 |
0.72 – 13.10 |
|
1 m – 4 years |
0.55 – 7.10 |
0.46 – 8.10 |
|
5 – 17 years |
0.37 – 6.0 |
0.36 – 5.80 |
|
> 17 years |
0.27 – 4.2 |
0.27 – 4.20 |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
84443
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
Secondary ID
HHA253
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone - Sensitive (s-TSH), Serum |
3016-3 |
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
RT, spun |
8 days |
| Refrigerated, spun | 14 days |