| Test CODE | NAME |
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L104
T3 (Triiodothyronine ), Reverse/RT3, NY State
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) |
| Performed: | Twice a week |
| Reported: | 4-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Plain Red OR Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 1.0 ml serum.
Specimen Preparation: Allow serum specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within two hours of collection. If a tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed specimens
Stability: Ambient/Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for New York patients ONLY, please refer to test code 5331 for specimen requirements for all other States . *
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
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| CPT Code(s): | 84482 |