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T3, Total (Triiodothyronine) 859

CPT Code(s): 84480

Specimen Container:

No additive (red-top)

Preferred Specimen:

1 mL serum (0.5 mL minimum).

Instructions:

Allow samples to clot adequately before centrifugation.

Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated

Methodology:

Immunochemiluminometric Assay

Reference Range:

60-181 ng/dL

Clinical Use:

For diagnosis of T3 thyrotoxicosis.