T3, FREE (Triiodothyronine) | |
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Test Code: 148 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: T3, Free | Method: IA |
Collection Notes: Serum is the recommended sample type for this assay. | |
Clinical Utility: The determination of T3 is utilized in the diagnosis of T3-hyperthyroidism, the detection of early stages of hyperthyroidism and for indicating a diagnosis of thyrotoxicosis factitia. | |
CPT Code: 84481 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Refrigerated 5 Days Frozen >5 Days |