TSH WITH REFLEX

Message
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
If TSH < 0.35 uIU/mL, Free T4 and Total T3 will be measured.
If TSH > 5.5 uIU/mL, Free T4 will be measured.
05.2019


Test Code
TSH REFLEX


Alias/See Also
TSH
Free T4
Total T3


Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC: 7 days


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week


Reference Range
TSH:         0.35 - 4.94 uIU/mL
Free T4:    0.7 - 1.48 ng/dL
Total T3:   58 - 159 ng/dL




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.