Test Code LAB127 Thyroxine, Free (FT4)
Specimen Requirement
1.0 mL serum or Lithium Heparin; SST and PST acceptable.
Avoid prolonged contact with red blood cells.
Specimen Stability
6 days at 2-8° C
6 days at -20° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
0.7 - 1.8 ng/dL
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
CPT Code
84439
Additional Testing Locations
This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:
- Crookston
- Devils Lake
Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.