Digital Library

Modality

TM

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg

Test Name

Thyroid Function Tests (T3,T4,TSH)

Test Code

F033

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Clotted blood

Quantity Required

5 ml blood

Type of Container

Red capped vacutainer

Method Used

CMIA

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary Sample collection Manual

Patient Instruction

Not applicable

Transport Instruction

Immediately

Dept. Acceptance Time

Mon - Fri 7.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.

Sat 7.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Turn Around Time

5 hours for routine samples.

2 hours for stat samples.

Time for Additional Examination

Mon - Fri 7.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.

Sat 7.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours after reporting at 2-8ºC.

Resource Person for Report Status

O.I.C.

Telephone

24177000

Extension

4351/4352/4353                 O.I.C- 7251

Test Schedule

DAILY

Use

Hypo / Hyper / Euthyroidism