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HelpTest Code TSHC TSH Cascade
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center
Useful For
Screening for a diagnosis of thyroid disease.
Facilitates thyroid disease assessment using an algorithm which provides timely results and appropriate test utilization.
Test Includes
TSH, always performed.
Free T4, Total T3 and Thyroperoxidase Antibodies (TPOA) will be performed, at an additional charge, if indicated.
Specimen Requirements
Test updated March 2017
| Container/Tube | |
| Acceptable | PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top |
| Acceptable | SST |
| Specimen Volume | 3.0mL |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0mL |
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
| Specimen | Temperature | Time Frame |
| Plasma | Refrigerated 2-8°C | 7 days |
| Serum-gel tube | Refrigerated 2-8°C | 7 days |
Day(s) Test Set up
TSH, FT4, T3 TPOA: Monday through Saturday performed at Hunderdon Medical Center
Reference Values
See individual tests links below.
Methodology
TSH, FT4, T3, TPOA : ECLIA: Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay