Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Plasma or Serum (TSH) - Central Zone

Test Code:

TSH

Primary Container:

Plastic 5.0 mL SST Gel (Gold)

Alternate Containers:

Plastic 4.5 mL Lithium Heparin PST Gel (Light Green)
Plastic 500 µL SST Amber Microtainer (Gold)

Minimum Collection Volume:

Serum, 250 µL
OR
Plasma or Serum, 0.5 mL

Specimen Collection Requirements:

- If collection done in Microtainer, collect 2 full Microtainers.
- Refrigerate if not tested within 8 h.

Requisition to Use: Central Zone Laboratory Requisition

Testing Schedule:

Monday to Friday - Not Available Stat

Reference Interval:

TSH Reference Intervals

Age	Gender	mIU/L
0 up to less than 8 days	All	1.23-25.00
8 days up to less than 1 year	All	1.00-6.80
1 year or greater	All	0.20-6.50

Testing Area:

Chemistry

Performing Site:

Red Deer
Use the applicable referral laboratory test directory if this test is NOT performed on site or referred within Central Zone.

Additional Test Information:

- RDRHC: If test has been requested by UAH as a follow-up to neonatal screening card, indicate this and test will be sent to UAH.

Empiric treatment predicated on a single TSH measurement between 6.51 and 10.00 mIU/L in non-pregnant adults remains controversial. Suggest clinical correlation and consider repeat TSH at an appropriate interval.

Last Updated On:

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Date of Last Review:

Feb 25 2019 12:00AM