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TSH (Thyrotropin)

Test Code: 30055
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Clinical and Procedure
Clinical Utility

For the quantitative measurement of thyrotropin (TSH) in serum, as an aid in the clinical assessment of thyroid status.

Procedure

The thyroid stimulating hormone assay is performed on the Immulite 2000 analyzer system using beads coated with a mouse anti-thyroid stimulating hormone. The assay is calibrated against WHO 2nd IRP 80/558. This test has been cleared or approved for diagnostic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Turnaround Time

3-5 business days from receipt of specimen

Specimen Information
Specimen Type Test Code CPT Code NY Approved Volume Assay Range Special Instructions
serum 30055 84443 Yes

1 mL (min. 200 uL)

0.01-75 mcIU/mL

  • 1 mL serum, ambient, no special shipping requirements.
  • Stability 5 days refrigerated, 1 month frozen.
Disclaimer

Specimens are approved for testing in New York only when indicated in the Specimen Information field above.

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