Lab Test Details
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SIM |
50267 |
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CPT |
84479 |
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Synonyms |
T3 Uptake, Thyroid Uptake, T3 Resin Uptake |
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Specimen Type |
Serum |
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Container |
4.0 ml Gold-top serum separator |
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Collection Instructions |
None |
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Volume |
2 ml serum, minimum 0.5 ml |
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Additional Information |
none |
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Patient Preparation |
none |
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Specimen Processing Instructions |
Serum: Allow to clot. Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. |
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Transport Requirements |
Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
Room temperature: 8 hours Refrigerated: 2 days |
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Rejection Criteria |
If not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. |
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Reference Range |
27 - 36% |
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Critical Value |
none |
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Test Includes |
% T Uptake |
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Methodology |
Homogenous Enzymatic Immunoassay |
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Testing Frequency |
Daily, Monday - Sunday |
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Reviewed By |
Summer Brochu |
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Reviewed Date |
11.20.21 |
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Supplemental |
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