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Boca Biolistics Reference Laboratory > Test Menu > T > TSH

TSH

Abbreviation

TSH

Transport Temp

2-8 C (ice packs)

Stability

Store at 2-8 C up to 7 days, -20C up to 6 months

Minimum Vol

0.5 mL

Alternative Specimens

Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin, EDTA)

Reference Ranges

0.35-4.94 uIU/mL

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture

Transport Container

Draw tube or plastic pour off tube

Methodology

2-step immunoassay using CMIA (Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay)

Clinical Significance

Decreased levels-primary hyperthyroidism (Grave’s disease, nodular goiter) Elevated levels-primary hypothydiudism, pituitary disfunction; ie central hypothyroidism. Used as an aid in the assessment of thyroid status, diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease

Alternative Names

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

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