Triiodothyronine, Total

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB136
  • Soft Test Code:
  • T3
Alternate Names
  • T3
  • T3 RIA
  • T3 Total
  • T3, Total

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 8 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 Days
  • Frozen (-20° C or colder): 12 Months

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

80 - 200 ng/dL


Methodology:
  • Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same day/next day


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01486249


CPT Coding

84480