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HelpTest ID BLOD0215 T3 (Triiodothyronine), Reverse, Serum
Reporting Name
T3 (Triiodothyronine), Reverse, SUseful For
An aid in the diagnosis of the "sick euthyroid" syndrome
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Ambient | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reference Values
10-24 ng/dL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 9 a.m.
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
84482
Analytic Time
2 daysReject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild OK; Gross reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Gross OK |
|
Icterus |
Mild OK; Gross OK |
|
Other |
NA |
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Portions of this test are covered by patents held by Quest Diagnostics.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request form (T239) with the specimen (http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/it-mmfiles/general-request-form.pdf).