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Free T3, Pediatric
| Item | Value | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Yes, contact Chemistry/Immunology Resident at x3-1438. for patients > 20 years old. | ||||||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||||||
| Test code | PFT3 | ||||||||
| Test group | Thyroid tests | ||||||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||||||
| Method | ICMA | ||||||||
| Container type | Gold top or Red top | ||||||||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||||||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||||||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||||||||
| Min. Volume | 0.2 mL serum | ||||||||
| Processing notes | Freeze serum. Order Quest test #34429X | ||||||||
| Units | pg/dL | ||||||||
| Normal range |
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| Synonyms | Triiodothyronine | ||||||||
| Turn around times | 4 days. | ||||||||
| Additional information | This send-out assay is primarily reserved for testing in pediatric patients with suspected or complex endocrine abnormalities. For adult patients see "Free T3, Adult" (test code FT3). It requires approval if ordered in patients over the age of 20. |
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| CPT coding | 84481-90 | ||||||||
| Medical Necessity? | Yes. Click here for more information | ||||||||
| LOINC code | 3051-0 | ||||||||
| Last Updated | 9/18/2012 2:20:58 PM | ||||||||
| Entry Number | 915 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667