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Test Code T3 T3 (Triiodothyronine), Total, Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic

T3

 

 

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of draw.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate; Freeze if >48 hrs.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84480 (HH Bill Code 0205354)

Reference Values

87-178 ng/dL