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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.
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 0.5 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