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T4 TOTAL

Message
SENDOUT/BOSTON


Test Code
T4 TOTAL


Alias/See Also
TOTAL T4,T-4, THYROXINE


Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 RED TOP TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINTUES, SPIN DOWN AND TRANSFER SERUM INTO PLASTIC TUBE.


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours. Separate if not tested within this time.
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 6 days
Frozen (-10°C or colder): 6 days


Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
TAT 1-7 DAYS


Reference Range
4.5 - 12.0 ug/dL


Clinical Significance
Thyroxine (T4) is the major secretory hormone of the thyroid. Only 0.03% of T4 is unbound and free for exchange with tissues. Thyroid function may be assessed with thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4 measurements.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973

Additional Information
T4 TOTAL


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