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Test Code FT4 T4 (Thyroxine), Free, Serum

Important Note

Note: Specimen Requirement Change effective 3/6/24

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
FT4

 

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of draw.

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions: If there is a delay in transport of ≥48 hours, send specimen frozen in plastic vial.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate; Freeze if >48 hours

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84439 (HH Bill Code 0205652)

Reference Values

0.78-2.19 ng/dL