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HelpTest Code LAB135 T3 Uptake
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/ gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium heparin w/ gel) tube - Plasma
Dark Green top (Lithium heparin w/out gel) tube - Plasma
Dark Green (Sodium heparin w/out gel) tube - Plasma
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 7 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 10 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Sunday through Saturday
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly
CPT
84479
Report Available
2 days
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 15990 | T3 Uptake |