TT4

Test Code
LAB126


Alias/See Also
1231100267


CPT Codes
84436

Includes
T4 TOTAL


Preferred Specimen
Green Lithium Heparin tube (Gel separator preferred)


Minimum Volume
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:
4.9-11.7 ug/dL


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY ARKADELPHIA LABORATORY HEBER SPRINGS LABORATORY NORTH LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY FORT SMITH LABORATORY VAN BUREN LABORATORY EL DORADO LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 31, 2026


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.