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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Name:

ATYPICAL THYROID TEST RESULTS INVESTIGATION (TSH, FT4, FT3) - (S)

Test Code: MISC8

Clinical Information:

Description: Evaluation of suspected interference causing falsely low or elevated test result(s). Specimen may be evaluated in-house and/or tested using alternate platform.

Note: current assays are not susceptible to biotin interference

Test Approval Requirements: Appropriate test(s) are selected to be performed based on the consultation with Clinical Biochemist. Call Biochemist on Duly 431-276-0131 for all inquiries.

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:	3 - Serum Tube(s), NO GEL - Full Tube Collection Serum Tube(s), NO GEL - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson Catalogue #: 366430
Alternate Device:	3 - Serum Separator (SST) Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Serum Separator (SST) Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson Catalogue #: 367986

Specimen Required:

Serum: 6.0 mL

Pediatric Serum: 6.0 mL

Referral:

Serum: 6.0 mL

Pediatric Serum: 6.0 mL

Testing Laboratory (MB): HSC
Referred Out Location: Send specimen to Health Sciences Centre - MS5 for investigation by Clinical Biochemist.

If send-out will be required, location and test ID will be provided by biochemist.

Requisition:

_SH Endocrinology (General) Primary Care Requisition (R250-10-76)

_SH Endocrinology (Specialist) Requisition (R250-10-77)

Reference Values:

Availability:

By Prior Arrangement Only