Test Code 0248849 Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Ultra-Sensitive, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)

Acceptable: Plasma, Green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Allow serum tubes to clot completely. This may take up to 30 minutes.

2. Remove sample from cells by pipetting.

3. Indicate whether serum or plasma.

Refrigerated

3.20 - 21.00 µIU/mL at 0-8 Days

0.35-4.94 µIU/mL at 8 Days to Unspecified

Monday through Sunday

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