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HelpTest Code LAB129 Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, Ultrasensitive (TSH)
Intended Use
Used for the quantitative determination of human thyroid-stimulating hormone levels in human serum and plasma.
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Light Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL)
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 18 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (-20ºC): 90 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84443