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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 | |||
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|'''Useful Information''' | |||
|GP reqests for TFT are registered for PT4 | |||
[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Thyroid+Function+Tests Click Here] | |||
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|'''Measurement Uncertainty''' | |||
|Available upon request | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:22, 9 April 2026
| Synonym(s) | TSH - if TSH is abnormal, FT4 and FT3 will be added |
| Tube/Container Type | 4 mL green top or gold top |
| (x2)0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top - SEPARATE TUBE | |
| Sample Type | Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH) |
| Minimum volume | 600uL plasma or serum |
| Registration Code | PTSH |
| 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 |
| Deletion Code | 3340 |
| Useful Information | GP reqests for TFT are registered for PT4 |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |