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
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