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TSI (Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin)
4851
Methodology: | Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
Performed: | Sun-Sat |
Reported: | 2-3 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: None required Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) – 0.5 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Follow all precaution for handling biological material. Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separatethe serum from the cells by centrifuging for10 minutes. Centrifuging serum samples before a complete clot forms may result inthe presenceof fibrin. Hemolyzed samples may indicate mistreatment of a specimen before receipt by the laboratory; hence the results should be interpreted with caution. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: After separation of cells: Room Temperature: 24 hrs; Refrigerated: 1 week, Frozen 2 weeks Rejection Criteria: Any sample that is mislabeled; Any broken or damaged tubes; Hemolyzed samples. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing LabAccu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 84445 |