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Test ID BLOD0215 T3 (Triiodothyronine), Reverse, Serum

Important Note

Effective 8/9/2024:  Due to instruments reaching maximum specimen capacity, results will be delayed. Testing will still be performed at an extended turnaround time. An update will be provided when normal testing resumes.

Reporting Name

T3 (Triiodothyronine), Reverse, S

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of the sick euthyroid syndrome

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Red top

Acceptable: Serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Ambient  28 days
  Frozen  28 days

Reference Values

10-24 ng/dL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

84482

Report Available

2 to 6 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Method Name

Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Portions of this test are covered by patents held by Quest Diagnostics.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen. 

Secondary ID

9405