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Test Code LAB129 THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE

Important Note

Test subject to Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD) 190.22 - Thyroid Testing.

The results of this assay can be falsely lowered due to the consumption of Biotin. Please instruct patients to discontinue the use of vitamins or supplements that contain Biotin 12 hours before blood collection.

Additional Codes

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC Legacy Code
LAB129 TSH3 FAH5790 3016-3 TSH3

 

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC Code
TSH 12301002214 TSH3 FAH5790 3016-3

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST  Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 0.5 mL 0.2 mL 7 days
Lithium Heparin (Green Top) Plasma Refrigerate 4 mL 0.5 mL 0.2 mL 7 days

*While a green microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 1 day / Available STAT

Method

Immunoturbidometric

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
TSH 84443

 

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 5600

Reference Range

Age Sex Low High Units
0 - 5 days All 3.20 19.00 mIU/L
5 days - 1 month All 1.70 9.10 mIU/L
1 month - 3 months All 0.50 6.30 mIU/L
3 months - 6 months All 0.50 4.77 mIU/L
6 months - 1 year All 0.61 4.58 mIU/L
1 year - 14 years All 0.73 4.09 mIU/L
14 years - 18 years All 0.47 4.00 mIU/L
≥18 years All 0.47 4.68 mIU/L

The results of this assay can be falsely lowered due to the consumption of Biotin. Please instruct patients to discontinue the use of vitamins or supplements that contain Biotin 12 hours before blood collection.

Section

Chemistry-1

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes