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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Serum

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
TSH


CPT Codes
84443

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Spin down.


Transport Container
PST Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Reference Range
0.465-4.68 mIU/mL


Clinical Significance
Useful for the quantitative measurement of human TSH which aids in the assessment of thyroid status.



Last Updated: September 3, 2010


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.