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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection Instructions
Collect specimen in SST or Red top. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into plastic vial and refrigerate. Avoid hemolysis of specimen.
Collection Volume
1 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
0.5 mL
Testing Volume
0.25 mL (250 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis of specimen; Inadequate labeling; Improper collection; Insufficient volume.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Refrigerate
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 24 hours
Alias
Microsomal Antibody;Antimicrosomal Antibody;Thyroid Microsomal Antibody;Peroxidase Antibody;TPO Antibodies, Serum;Thyroid Peroxidase Autoantibodies;
Ordering Info
TSH and Free T4
EPIC Code
LAB858
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel
Turn Around Time
1 hour
Lab Department
Chemistry