Synonyms
T3 Uptake
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB135
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
8 hrs
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is acceptable. Serum collected in a (red-top) or serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Plasma or Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Plasma or Serum
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and separate plasma or serum. Give to Chemistry Monday-Friday. Place in refrigerator on weekends.
CPT Codes
84479
Revised
05-11-14
Initials
SL