Test Overview
Result Included
Macro TSH; Polyethylene Glycol
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumContainers
Collection Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Volume
Sample Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
For investigational purposes only, used to support a suspected false elevation in TSH.
Stability
| Frozen |
|---|
| 1 year |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hemolyzed | Gross |
| Lipemic | Gross |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
16 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Macro TSH%Negative: >50
Inconclusive: 25 - 50
Highly Suggestive: <25
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACROTSH | Macro TSH | 64716 |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-07-20