THYROTROPIN RELEASING HORMONE STIMULATION TEST FOR TSH
| This test is used for suspected Hypothalamic – Pitutary dysfunction |
Pre-test Information : Overnight fasting mandatory. Injection TRH is not supplied by LPL |
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Report Delivery : Same Day |
THYROTROPIN RELEASING HORMONE STIMULATION TEST FOR TSH
| Test Code | T-15 |
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| Test Description | **THYROTROPIN RELEASING HORMONE STIMULATION TEST FOR TSH |
| Clinical Category | DISORDERS OF THYROID GLAND |
| Sample | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum for each timed specimen. Draw fasting baseline specimen; administer TRH as IV bolus 7 ug/kg body weight (maximum 500 ug) over 30 sec. Draw additional specimens at 30 & 60 min.. All containers must be clearly marked with time drawn |
| Method/Technology | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |