TSH, 3rd generation

Test Code
LAB129


Alias/See Also
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Ultra-sensitive TSH, Thyrotrophin, Thyrotropic hormone


CPT Codes
84443

Instructions
"Routine venipuncture
Collect one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube or two full red top Microtainers™ (minimum: 300 mcL) (pediatric)"


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Moderate hemolysis or lipemia; failure to follow proper collection or storage procedures


Methodology
Immunometric: The amount of HRP conjugate bound is directly proportional to the concentration of TSH present.

Setup Schedule
Daily/STAT


Report Available
Within 24 hours


Reference Range
"Age:
0 days - 6 days: 2.500 - 13.300 mIU/mL
7 days - 4 weeks: 0.600 - 10.000 mIU/mL
1 Month - 15 years: 0.600 - 6.300 mIU/mL
16 Years to Adult: 0.465 - 4.680 mIU/mL"


Additional Information
NCD-ABN_Thyroid_Testing


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.