TSH+FREE T4

Test Code
224576


CPT Codes
84439; 84443

Includes
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH); free thyroxine, direct


Preferred Specimen
serum


Minimum Volume
0.5


Transport Container
"Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
"


Transport Temperature
refrigerate


Specimen Stability
14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
"Plasma specimen
"


Methodology
"Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) "



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.