Free T3/Reverse T3 Ratio (BU Specific)

Test Code
4755v1


CPT Codes
84481, 84482<br>Restricted Client Code

Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum [x2]


Minimum Volume
0.9 mL [x2]


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unseparated serum (>48 hours on clot) • Serum in serum separator tube (SST) not separated from gel within 24 hours


Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric • Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) • Ratio Calculation

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report Available: 4 days




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.