T4 Free, Direct Dialysis
Test Code
35167
84439
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Clinical Significance
T4 Free, Direct Dialysis - For the differential diagnosis of euthyroid hyperthyroxinemia from hyperthyroidism or for the differential diagnosis of euthyroid hypothyroxinemia from hypothyroidism.
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T4, FreeClinical Focus
Thyroid Dysfunction in Nonpregnant AdultsTest Details
Fasting preferred
Methodology
Equilibrium Dialysis • Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range(s)
| Adult | 0.9-2.2 ng/dL |
| Prematures, 25-30 Weeks | |
| Birth-7 Days | 0.5-3.3 ng/dL |
| Prematures, 31-36 Weeks | |
| Birth-7 Days | 1.3-4.7 ng/dL |
| Cord Blood, >37 Weeks | 1.2-2.2 ng/dL |
| Birth-4 Days | 2.2-5.3 ng/dL |
| 2 Months-2 Years | 1.2-2.5 ng/dL |
| 3 Years-17 Years | 1.0-2.4 ng/dL |
| Pregnancy | |
| First Trimester | 0.9-2.0 ng/dL |
| Second Trimester | 0.8-1.5 ng/dL |
| Third Trimester | 0.8-1.7 ng/dL |
Alternative Name(s)
Direct Free T4,Free Thyroxine,Free T4 By Equilibrium Dialysis,FT4 Direct Dialysis,Thyroxine, Free By Direct Dialysis,Free T4 Direct Dialysis
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
Please specify the patient's age on the request form
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 35 days
Reject Criteria
Lipemia • Heparin plasma • EDTA plasma
Setup Schedule
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Please specify the patient's age on the request form
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 35 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 35 days
Lipemia • Heparin plasma • EDTA plasma