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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
2 mL
Testing Volume
0.25 mL (250 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Severely hemolytic, lipemic or icteric samples.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Stable up to 48 hours at 2-8 C
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 24 hours
Alias
Total Triiodothyronine
Ordering Info
Significant interference from biotin can be observed with this assay. It is recommended that patients refrain from taking any supplements containing biotin for 24 hours before having this test drawn.EPIC Code
LAB7004
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Transport
Refrigerated
Turn Around Time
2 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry