T3, Free and Total

Test Code
6712


CPT Codes
84480, 84481

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)


Minimum Volume
0.6 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 60 days


Methodology
Chemiluminescence Assay

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-4 days


Reference Range
T3, Free    
<1 year: Not established  
1-9 years: 3.4 - 5.1 pg/mL
10-13 years: 3.4 - 4.8 pg/mL
14-18 years: 2.9 - 4.6 pg/mL
>18 years: 2.3 - 4.2 pg/mL
     
T3, Total    
<4 years: Not established  
4-9 years: 104 - 190 ng/dL
10-13 years:       94 - 213 ng/dL
14-17 years: 84 - 179 ng/dL
≥18 years: 76 - 181 ng/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.