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TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) 3RD Generation

Test Code:152Specimen Collection:Serum
Component:

TSH

Method:

IA

Collection Notes:Serum and plasma (EDTA and Heparin) are the recommended sample types for this assay.
Clinical Utility:TSH is high in primary hypothyroidism, and low in hyperthyroidism.
CPT Code:84443Testing Location:AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL)

Ambient
 
24
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
5
 
Days
Frozen
 
30
 
Days

Plasma (1 mL), heparin or EDTA

Ambient
 
24
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
5
 
Days
Frozen
 
30
 
Days