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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| TSH, |
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Code:
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TSH |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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0d to <3d 0.20 - 25
3d to <8d 0.20 - 15
8d to <15d 0.20 - 10
15d to <1m 0.20 - 8.00
1m to <3m 0.20 - 7.50
3m to <1y 0.30 - 6.00
1y to <4y 0.40 - 4.50
4y to <120y 0.40 - 4.00
1st trimester preg 0.02 - 2.50
2nd and 3rd trimester preg 0.30 - 3.00
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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500uL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 14-10-2020 14:44 |