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HelpTest Code TUPTK |Beaker: LAB3148 T - 3 Uptake
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Epic EAP: LAB3148
Epic Description: T UPTAKE
Synonym
T3, Uptake
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 2 X 0.6 mL |
Lafayette:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel OR Lavender, EDTA, OR Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert gel | 6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If specimen can not be transported to the testing lab within 48 hours, separate, aliquot and freeze. Home Health Agencies: Keep specimen cool. Deliver to testing lab within 4 hours.
Lafayette: Centrifuge and refrigerate specimen
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.3 mL
Lafayette: Serum/Plasma
Optimum: 1.0 mL
Minimum: 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories, Referral code: 3005977
https://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/3005977
Lafayette: OLGMC
Assay Frequency
Monday – Sunday
Lafayette: as requested
Routine Turnaround Time
2 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
Lafayette: 4 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Store refrigerated.
Lafayette: specimen is stable for 4 days as 2-8° C
CPT Code Information
84479