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Not recommended for initial thyroid disorders testing. Distinguish thyroid autoimmune disorders from nonautoimmune disease or hypothyroidism.
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#ExistMethodology>
| Methodology: |
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
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#ExistPerformed>
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Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
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#ExistCollect>Collect: Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2 EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
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