Macro TSH; Polyethylene Glycol
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Macro TSH, Serum
Test ID: MACROTSH
Test
Method
Polyethylene Glycol Precipitation
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
St. Joseph's Hospital, 30 The Queensway, Toronto ON M6R 1B5
Test Version
20-Jul-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Collection Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
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 |
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Rejection Criteria
| Hemolyzed | Gross |
|---|---|
| Lipemic | Gross |
Test Version
20-Jul-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Polyethylene Glycol Precipitation
Turnaround Time
16 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macro TSH | % |
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Test Location
St. Joseph's Hospital, 30 The Queensway, Toronto ON M6R 1B5
Test Version
20-Jul-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MACROTSH | 64716Macro TSH |
Test Version
20-Jul-2023