Total T4 (Thyroxine,TT4,T4 Total)

Test Code
T4


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum or Plasma (lithium heparin)


Instructions
"Do not use EDTA collection tubes.
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"


Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days Room Temp or Refrigerated


Methodology
EMIT Homogeneous Enzyme Immunoassay Technology

Reference Range
"M Up to 30 Days 3.4 - 14.5 ug/dL
M Up to 12 Months 5.6 - 16.4 ug/dL
M Up to 5 Years 5.9 - 11.6 ug/dL
M Up to 10 Years 5.7 - 10.8 ug/dL
M Up to 15 Years 4.9 - 10.5 ug/dL
M Up to 18 Years 5.2 - 9.1 ug/dL
M Up to 199 Years 4.5 - 12.1 ug/dL
F Up to 30 Days 3.5 - 13.5 ug/dL
F Up to 12 Months 5 - 13.5 ug/dL
F Up to 5 Years 6.7 - 12.9 ug/dL
F Up to 10 Years 5.6 - 11 ug/dL
F Up to 15 Years 5.3 - 10.2 ug/dL
F Up to 18 Years 5.5 - 10.2 ug/dL
F Up to 199 Years 4.8 - 13.9 ug/dL"




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.