TSH with HAMA Treatment

Message
Patient Preparation: Specimen collection after fluorescein dye angiography should be delayed for at least 3 days. For patients on hemodialysis, specimen collection should be delayed for 2 weeks. According to the assay manufacturer Siemens: "Samples containing fluorescein can produce falsely depressed values when tested with the Advia Centaur TSH3 Ultra Assay. "Collect a full tube, following standard venipuncture techniques.


Test Code
LAB11916 TSHHM


Alias/See Also
TSHHM


CPT Codes
84443

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 1.5 mL Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 7 daysRefrigerated : 7 daysFrozen: 28 days


Report Available
6-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170557



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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