T3 Total : 859

Test Code
T3C or 859


Alias/See Also
Triiodothyronine


CPT Codes
84480

Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
<1 Month Not established


1-23 Months 117-239 ng/dL


2-12 Years 105-207 ng/dL


13-20 Years 86-192 ng/dL


>20 Years 76-181 ng/dL



Clinical Significance
Total T3 measurements are used to diagnose and monitor treatment of hyperthyroidism and are essential for recognizing T3 toxicosis.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.