Test Code TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Mint Green-Lithium Heparin
Plasma/Refrigerate
STAT Turnaround Time
60 Minutes
Routine Turnaround Time
4 Hours
Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)
Reference Range
Hypothyroid Greater than 7.1 mcIU/mL
Euthyroid 0.30-5.00 mcIU/mL
Hyperthyroid Less than 0.01 mcIU/mL
Borderline values outside the Euthyroid range should be further
evaluated, as they may indicate borderline thyroid disease or severe
nonthyroidal illness.
CPT Code
84443