Epic Test Code LAB4933 Triiodothyronine (T3), Free by Equilibrium Dialysis/LC-MS/MS
Additional Codes
ARUP: 2011793
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Red Top Tube
Alternate Container
Lavender (K2EDTA). Also acceptable: Serum separator tube, lavender (K3EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or Green (Sodium Heparin).
Volume Required
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transportation Needs
Frozen. Also acceptable: Refrigerated or Room Temperature.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 5 days; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 10 weeks
Storage Requirements
Frozen. Also acceptable: Refrigerated or Room Temperature.
Processing Guide Lines
Separate from cells ASAP
Report Available
8-14 days
Methodology
Quantitative Equilibrium Dialysis/High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
CPT Code
84481
Last Updated
2-Mar-17