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T3 Total
Test Code859
CPT Codes
84480
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
<1 Month | Not established | |
1-23 Months | 117-239 ng/dL | |
2-12 Years | 105-207 ng/dL | |
13-20 Years | 86-192 ng/dL | |
>20 Years | 76-181 ng/dL |
Clinical Significance
Total T3 measurements are used to diagnose and monitor treatment of hyperthyroidism and are essential for recognizing T3 toxicosis.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153