Laboratory Services
Thyroxine, Free (FT4)
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| Test Description |
Thyroxine, Free (FT4)
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| Synonym(s) |
FT4, Free T4
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| Test ID |
FT4
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li‑heparin, K2‑EDTA and K3‑EDTA plasma
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Stability |
5 days at 20‑25 °C,
7 days at 2‑8 °C, 30 days at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C) Freeze only once |
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| Methodology |
electrochemiluminescence immunoassay “ECLIA”
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
84439
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| Reference Range |
0.82-1.7 ng/dL
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
3024-7
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