T3 (Triiodothyronine), Free
Order Name
T3F
Revision Date 04/30/2018
Revision Date 04/30/2018
Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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T3 (Triiodothyronine), Free
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SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
Preferred | 1 mL ( 0.5 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin | |
Alternate 1 | 1 mL ( 0.5 mL) | Serum | Serum Gel Tube | Refrigerated |
Instructions | Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1.2 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum refrigerated. Note: Label specimen with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number or Social Security number, date and time of draw, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. |
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Reference Range | 2.3-4.40 pg/mL |
GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
Expected TAT | 2 Hours |
Stat TAT | 45 Minutes |
CPT Code(s) | 84481 |
Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |