Free Triiodothyronine (Free T3)*
Methodology
Siemens Vista using homogeneous, sequential, chemiluminescent immunoassay based on LOCI® technology.
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Light Green LiHep Plasma Gel Tube
Alternative: Gold SST Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send specimen in original tube.
2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
2.18 - 3.98 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 day
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84481