Thyroxine, Free  (FT4)
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Synonyms:
| Free T4, Free Thyroxine |
Specimen: | Blood: (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. |
Volume: | Full primary tube |
Minimum Volume: | 200 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 7 days.
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Rejection Criteria: | Plasma sample; improper labeling. |
Reference Range: | 0.8-1.8 ng/dL |
Methodology: | Direct chemiluminescent |
Test Use: | |
Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
Testing Includes: | |
Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |