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Test Code LAB3488 T3 (Triiodothyronine), Reverse, Serum

Important Note

This test is not Total T3 or Free T3.

Total T3 is done at PRMC and is ordered as LAB136.

Free T3 is done at PRMC and is ordered as LAB137.

Additional Codes

Mayo Test ID
RT3

Reporting Name

T3 (Triiodothyronine), Reverse, S

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of the sick euthyroid syndrome

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Red top

Acceptable: Serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Ambient  28 days
  Frozen  28 days

Reference Values

10-24 ng/dL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

84482

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
RT3 T3 (Triiodothyronine), Reverse, S 3052-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
9405 T3(Triiodothyronine),Reverse,S 3052-8

Report Available

2 to 6 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Method Name

Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Portions of this test are covered by patents held by Quest Diagnostics.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.