Thyroid –Stimulating Hormone (TSH), 3rd Generation
CPT Code(s):
- 84443
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Transport Container:
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Transport Temperature Name:
Room temperature
Specimen Stability Components:
- Room Temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
Testing Schedule:
Daily
Methodology:
CHEMILUMINESCENCE
Reference Range:
0.55-4.78 mIU/L
Reject Criteria:
Gross hemolysis