REF MISC
Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
TRH preservative tube
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Preferred Volume:
5 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Specimen Processing:
The plasma should be separated from the cells by centrifugation within 2 hours of collection.
Send the plasma in a screw top plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples not collected in the TRH preservative tube will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
83519
Method:
Direct radioimmunoassay
Notes:
TRH preservative tube required. Call Ref Lab.