T3 Total
| Abbrev Code: | T3 | ||
| Order Code: | LAB136 | Order Name: | T3 Total |
| Synonyms: | Total Thyroid; Triiodothyronine; TFT | ||
| Methodology: | Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) | ||
| CPT Codes: | 84480 x1, 84480 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (lithium heparin, gel) on ICE, Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Moderate hemolysis |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 8 days at room temperature; 14 days refrigerated; 12 months frozen. Freeze only once. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Roche-UMMC East) |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Only for confirmation of suspected hyperthyroidism. |
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