THYROID FUNCTION TEST, TOTAL
| Total thyroid hormone levels include the free as well as the bound form and hence may not reflect the active unbound form of the hormone which is directly related to thyroid dysfunction. Factors affecting the thyroid binding globulin will alter various parameters and may not be a true indicator of primary thyroid disease |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Daily |
Components in test : 3 |
THYROID FUNCTION TEST, TOTAL
| Test Code | T-12 |
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| Test Description | **THYROID FUNCTION TEST, TOTAL |
| COMPONENTS | T3,T4,TSH |
| Clinical Category | Disorders of Thyroid Gland |
| Sample | 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum |
| Method/Technology | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |