Thyroid Function Tests
Tests:Thyroid Function Tests
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| Synonym(s) | TSH - if TSH is abnormal, FT4 and FT3 will be added |
| Specimen | 4 mL Lithium Heparin (green top) or SST (gold top) |
| Paediatric Specimen | 0.5 mL Brown, yellow, or green top - SEPARATE TUBE |
| Add-on conditions | 6 days @ 4°C |
| Test Availability | Mon - Sun, 24 hours |
| Turnaround Time | Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours |
| Where analysed | Hastings |
| Department | Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448 |
| Registration Code | PTSH |
| Deletion Code | 3340 |
| Useful Information | GP reqests for TFT are registered for PT4 |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |