Free Triiodothyronine (T3) by Mass Spectrometry/Equilibrium Dialysis Build info
Synonyms |
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Short Name |
FREE T3 BY DIALYSIS |
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Procedure Master Number |
LAB11139 |
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Procedure ID |
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Clinical Info |
T3 measurements are used to diagnose hyperthyroidism. This test can also be used to clarify thyroid status in the presence of possible protein-binding abnormalities |
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Specimen Type |
Blood |
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Container |
Gold Top Tube |
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Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Gold Top tube(s) |
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Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Equilibrium Dialysis by Radioimmunoassay (RIA) • Immunochemiluminescence Assay (ICMA) |
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Days Performed |
Tuesday, Thursday Morning Report available: 3 - 4 Days |
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Performing Laboratory |
Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly |
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CPT |
84480 |
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PDM |
5301427 |
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Results |
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