Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
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| Synonyms:
| TSH |
| Specimen: | Blood: 1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 300 microL serum |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport. Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 14 days.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Plasma sample; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | 0.3-5.5 microIU/mL |
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| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | TSH |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |