Triiodothyronine (T3)
Alternate Names
002188 LC, Total T3
SoftLab Order Code
T3QNT
Epic Order Name
TRIIODOTHYRONINE (T3), REF LAB LC 002188
Epic Order ID
LAB136
Laboratory
Reference lab
Sample Type
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Collection Container
SST -(Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Red (No Gel tube)
RST -(Orange Rapid Serum tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum tube)
Green top (Lithium Heparin tube)
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.4 mL (This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Citrate, EDTA or Oxalate plasma
Patient Preparation
No biotin for 72 hrs prior