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Tests:Thyroid Function Tests /
| Synonym(s)
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TSH - if TSH is abnormal, FT4 and FT3 will be added
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| Specimen
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4 mL Lithium Heparin (green top) or SST (gold top)
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| Paediatric Specimen
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0.5 mL Brown, yellow, or green top - SEPARATE TUBE
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| Add-on conditions
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6 days @ 4°C
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| Test Availability
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Mon - Sun, 24 hours
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| Turnaround Time
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Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
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| Where analysed
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Hastings
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| Department
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Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
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| Registration Code
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PTSH
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| Deletion Code
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3340
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| Useful Information
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GP reqests for TFT are registered for PT4Click Here
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| Measurement Uncertainty
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Available upon request
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