TSH

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Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

T

Referral code

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Test information

Used as from line test for detection of thyroid disease, and monitoring of treatment

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Under 12 years, see report0.3-4.2 mu/L

Tube type

SST

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

0.5 ml

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 hrs (ED)24 hrs (IP)

TAT GP/Outpatient

48 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry