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THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE(TSH)
MessageCHEMISTRY
Test Code
TSH
Alias/See Also
THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE
Preferred Specimen
SERUM
Minimum Volume
4mL
Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, WAIT 30 MINUTES TO CLOT AND SPIN DOWN. CAN ALSO BE DONE OFF OF A LI HEP TUBE(LIGHT GREEN).
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE(S)
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days. Separate if not tested within this time.
Frozen (-10°C or colder): 6 months
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days. Separate if not tested within this time.
Frozen (-10°C or colder): 6 months
Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
DAILY
Reference Range
0.35 – 5.0 uIU/mL, If TSH is less than 0.35 OR greater than 5.00 the Lab will add a reflex Free T4.
Clinical Significance
For differential diagnosis of primary, secondary, and tertiary hypothyroidism. Also useful in screening for hyperthyroidism. This assay allows adjustment of exogenous thyroxine dosage in hypothyroid patients and in patients on suppressive thyroxine therapy for thyroid neoplasia.
Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519
