T3, Free

Test Code
LAB137


Alias/See Also
1231100266


CPT Codes
84481

Includes
T3, FREE


Preferred Specimen
CLINIC COLLECTIONS: Green Lithium Heparin tube (Gel separator preferred)


Minimum Volume
CLINIC COLLECTIONS: 0.5 mL plasma


Instructions
CLINIC COLLECTIONS: Collect 0.5 ml plasma in Green Lithium Heparin tube (Gel separator preferred). Must be spun within 2 hours after collection. If no gel separator, plasma must be pulled off cells within 2 hours.

If collecting with AST, ALT, VD25, K+, or LDH, label routes to Gold/SST. Collect 1.0 mL of serum in Gold/SST. Must be spun within 2 hours after collection.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2°C to 8°C): 7 days
Freezer (-10°C or colder): 6 months
If testing will be delayed more than 24 hours, remove serum or plasma from the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel.


Methodology
Abbott Alinity

Reference Range
Males/Females:
1.7-3.7 ng/mL


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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