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TSH

Alternate Names	Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Ordering Information	Part of Thyroid Function Test As of 24/2/2020, TSH is measured on Beckman Coulter DxI.
Laboratory	Biochemistry
Specimen	Blood
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Additional Collection Instructions	Can combine with other Biochemistry tests requiring same tube type
Minimum Adult Volume	5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Daily
Reference Interval	Please refer to reference intervals listed under Thyroid Function Tests (TFT)

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Order of Draw (PDF)

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Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	TSH
Container ID	S, SP, LH, LHP
Laboratory Notes	Can add on to serum stored at 4 degrees.