Test Code THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or serum
Method
Two-Site immunoenzmatic Sandwich Assay
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold hemogard)
Special Requirements
Note: Volume requires 2 full microtainers.
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
2ml
Pediatric Volume
1.6ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
7 days
Stability Room Temp
18 hours
Stability Frozen
90 days
CPT Code
84443
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
TSH