Additional Information:
EPIC Test Name: T3 FREE
UFHPL Epic order code: LAB137
Decimal Point Number: 1 decimal point e.g. 1.8 pg/mL
CPT Code(s):
84481
Collection Procedure:
Collect specimen in SST tube. Allow to clot. Centrifuge and store refrigerated. Transport to lab.
Specimen Requirements:
Type: Serum
Container/Tube: SST
Sample Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL (Repeat testing is not possible with this specimen volume.)
Storage: Refrigerate
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):
- Refrigerated: 48 hours
- Frozen: 2 months
Methodology:
Chemiluminescence
Reported:
1-3 Business Days
Reference Values:
1.8 – 4.2 pg/mL