Test Code LAB20654 Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI)
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
TSI
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send in screw capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 12 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
<0.10 IU/L
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
2-5 days
CPT Codes
84445
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis, lipemia, icterus, plasma