Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (Affiliates)
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB129 TSH
LAB4140 TSH Cascade
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLH-R | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLHM-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 8 Hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 8 Days
Refrigerate: 14 Days
Frozen: 24 Months
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE | 11580-8 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
84443
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)