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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