View source for Tests:Thyroid Function Tests

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thyroid Function Tests}} 

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
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|'''Synonym(s)'''
|TSH - if TSH is abnormal, FT4 and FT3 will be added
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|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
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|'''''
|(x2)0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top - SEPARATE TUBE
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|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
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|'''Minimum volume'''
|600uL plasma or serum
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|'''Registration Code'''
|PTSH
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|'''Add-on conditions'''
|6 days @ 4°C
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|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
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|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
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|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
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|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
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|'''Deletion Code'''
|3340
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|GP reqests for TFT are registered for PT4
[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Thyroid+Function+Tests Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}