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HelpTest Code RVT3 Triiodothyronine, Reverse (RT3)
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB138
Epic Description: T3, REVERSE
Synonym
Triiodothronine, Reverse
Reverse T3
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 3 months
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Transport refrigerated to lab.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Medical Laboratory Referral code: RT3
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=T3%2C+Reverse%2C+LC%2FMS%2FMSSendout
Assay Frequency
Monday - Wednesday -Thursday
Routine Turnaround Time
4-6 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Store refrigerated.
CPT Code Information
84482
Patient Preparation
None