288

Test CODE NAME

288

Triiodothyronine T3, Free

Methodology: Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST). 
Specimen Preparation: Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. 
Stability: Do not use samples that have been stored at room temperature for longer than 8 hours. Tightly cap and refrigerate specimens at 2° to 8°C if the assay is not completed within 8 hours. Freeze samples at or below -20°C if the sample is not assayed within 48 hours.
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *

Performing Lab 
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 84481