Test Code T4 Thyroxine (Total T4)
Laboratory Code
LAB126
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs.
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Serum |
---|---|
Ambient | 24 hours |
Refrigerate | 6 days |
Frozen | 6 days |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Specimen Condition
Gross Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
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Icterus | OK |
Lipaemia | OK |
Others | Not applicable |
Reference Interval
63 – 151 nmol/L
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
Service Code
31621
LOINC Code Information
83120-6
Alias
Tetraiodothyronine
Update
Last updated 13/03/2025