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Test ID BLOD0595 Total T4

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum 
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum 

Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma

 

Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection.

 

Test is affected by moderate hemolysis and gross lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL   

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

84436

AKA

Thyroxine

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable   
 Refrigerated     6 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Greater than 6 days