Test Name
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Alternate DescriptionTSH
Availability24/7
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypePlasma
Specimen Tube Type Transport
The preferred sample is one full 7mL Gel Green Top tube
Container Whole Blood Required4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top
Summary Test NameThyroid Stimulating Hormone
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup.
Specimen Stability7 days refrigerated 2-8°C
Minimum Volume0.5 ml whole blood
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin and refrigerate until analysis
Reference ValueAge stratified accompanies report