Test Code T4 T4 (Thyroxine), Total
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Serum: standard sampling tubes or tubes containing separating gel.
Plasma: Li-, Na-heparin and K3-EDTA.
Sample Stability: 8 days at 2 – 8 ºC
12 months at -20 ºC (±5) (Freeze ONLY once)
Reference Values
4.5-12.0 µg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday