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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Test Code
TSH


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 8 hours at room temp., 2 days refrigerated and >2 days frozen.


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.


Clinical Significance
TSH is important in evaluating thyroid function. It is useful in the differential diagnosis of primary, secondary and tertiary hytothyroidism.




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.