T3 (Triiodothyronine), Reverse
Order Name
RT3
Revision Date 12/13/2019
Revision Date 12/13/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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T3 (Triiodothyronine), Reverse
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.8 mL (0.4 mL) | Serum | Red Top | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 0.8 mL (0.4 mL) | Serum | Serum Gel Tube | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. | |||
| Methodology | Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Portions of this test are covered by patents held by Quest Diagnostics. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 9 a.m. |
| Expected TAT | 2-6 Days |
| Notes | Specimen Stability: Refrigerated (preferred) - 28 Days Ambient - 28 Days Frozen - 28 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 84482 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Mayo Medical Laboratories |