TSH, Plasma

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

TSH

Synonyms

hTSH
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Ultrasensitive TSH II

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Test Code

3283

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.5

No of Samples Required

1

Additional Specimen Information

Paediatric Specimen - 1000uL blood, 2x microtainers full

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

1.0 preferred specimen

Reference Intervals

Adults

0.4 – 5.3 mlU/L

 

Paediatrics

Age	R.I (mIU/L)
0 – 2 days	0.8 – 20
> 2 days – 1 month	0.8 – 12
> 1 month – 12 years	0.8 – 5.9
> 12 years	0.4 – 5.3

 

 

 

 

Change of reference range effective 18/8/2021

Test Method

Paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay performed on Beckman Coulter DxI 800 using Beckman Coulter Access reagents

Non-Funded Test Cost

$12.65 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9857

Contact Information

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