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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Progressive, Plasma or Serum (TSH) - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Collection Alert: | If "TSH" or "Thyroid Stimulating Hormone" is requested, refer to Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. | ||
| Test Code: | PTSH | ||
| Primary Container: | Lithium Heparin PST Gel (Light Green) | ||
| Alternate Containers: | SST (GOLD) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | One 3 mL or 4.5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube. Gold top SST tube also acceptable. 0.5 mL plasma or serum Calgary Zone: Microcollection Minimum Whole Blood Volumes | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Daily | ||
| Reference Interval: | Refer to Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, T4, Free and T3, Free | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | If Progressive TSH is ordered, orders for fT4 and fT3 will be cancelled. These tests will automatically be added if indicated by the algorithm, CH40-684 TSH Testing Algorithm (labqms.com) 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. Refer to Alberta Precision Laboratories and DynaLIFE Medical Labs Bulletin June 13, 2022: Update to thyroid hormone reference intervals and to the progressive TSH algorithm Refer to Calgary Zone memo of March 8, 2018: TSH Progressive Testing and Thyroid Function in Pregnancy Reference Intervals | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, June 21, 2022 | ||
