Free Triiodothyronine
Free Triiodothyronine
Categories
- Chemistry
General Information
Name | Information |
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Code: | T437 |
Matrix: | Serum |
Turnaround Time: | Daily |
Analytical - Method: | competitive immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology |
Reportable - Test Results Type: | Quantitative |
Units - Conventional: | pg/mL |
Specimen Information
Name | Information |
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Minimum Volume: | 50 µL |
Preferred Volume: | 500 µL |
Rejection Criteria: | • Specimens with volume less than 50 µL are rejected as QNS with the appropriate message code. • Specimens that exceed the “Specimen Acceptability” stability but are within 7 days stability are treated with caution. • Specimens that exceed 7 days stability are rejected as NSA with the message code ML04: NSA due to age of specimen, greater than 7 days |
Collection Instructions: | • Collect all blood samples in serum separator tubes, observing universal precautions for venipuncture. • Allow samples to clot adequately before centrifugation |
Collection Patient Preparation: | NA |
Container: | • Collect all blood samples in serum separator tubes, observing universal precautions for venipuncture. |