T4, Total

Test Code
TT4


CPT Codes
84436

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Transport Container
Gold Top Tube/Serum Separator Tube.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerate.


Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence

Reference Range
4.6-12.0 µg/dL


Clinical Significance
Total T4 determination is utilized for the following indications: the detection of hyperthyroidism, the detection of primary and secondary thyroidism, and the monitoring of TSH-suppression therapy.




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