T3, Total

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
LAB136


Alias/See Also
T3-Triiodothyro


CPT Codes
84480

Includes
Total T3


Preferred Specimen
Gold top (serum separator tube)


Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 700 uL (TWO full red-top microtainers or two full light green-top microtainer).

Serum/plasma: 300 uL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top tube acceptable
Light green tube (Heparin Plasma)


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen up to 4 weeks


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
0.97 - 1.69 ng/ml


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport



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.