Thyroid Releasing Hormone Stimulation (TRH STIM)
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| Synonyms:
| TRH Stimulation |
| Specimen: | Blood: (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. Drawn baseline specimen, and stimulate with TRH.
Draw specimens at 15, 30, 45, and 60 minute intervals. Label each tube with collection time. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 500 microL serum |
| Collection: | Schedule Outpatients through First Call at (864)512-2255 Monday through Friday. Outpatient specimens are collected at AnMed Health Laboratory Fant Street. Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 7 days.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Improper collection; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report for Pathology Interpretation |
| Methodology: | Bayer Centaur |
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| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Baseline TSH, TSH @ 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes post dose of 500 mcg of Thypinone. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |