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HelpTest Code LAB129 Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Ultra-Sensitive
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Yellow Microtainer SST
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate.
Separate from cells if testing is delayed more than 8 hours.
Stability
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
0.550-4.780 mIU/L
Methodology
Roche e801 Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay; Sandwich principle
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
84443
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis.