Test ID BLOD0600 Free T3
AKA
FT3
Specimen type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
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Refrigerated | 6 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | 6 days at - 20 C |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Chemiluminescence – Competitive
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
84481