Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
Categories
- Chemistry
- Health Assessment and Safety
General Information
| Name | Information |
|---|---|
| Code: | T209 |
| Matrix: | Serum |
| Application: | Insurance Risk Assessment, Wellness |
| Turnaround Time: | Daily |
| Analytical - Method: | two-site sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminometric technology |
| Reportable - Test Results Type: | Quantitative |
| Units - Conventional: | μIU/mL |
Specimen Information
| Name | Information |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume: | This assay requires 200 μL of sample for a single determination. This volume does not include the unusable volume in the sample container or the additional volume required when performing duplicates or other tests on the same sample |
| Preferred Volume: | 500 µL |
| Rejection Criteria: | Improper labeling, improper sample handling, and wrong sample type. |
| Collection Instructions: | See “Blood Collection” |
| Collection Patient Preparation: | NA |
| Container: | Serum: Collect serum using standard sampling tubes |