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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Test Code:

XU0122

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)

Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL

Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
               

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

Yes

Turn Around Time

3 - 4 hrs

Reference Value(s)

TSH reference imtevals for women with singleton pregnancies
15-50 years old (inclusive)  
 
- Cord: <25.00 mIU/L
- <3rd day: 1.00-20.00 mIU/L
- 3rd-30th day: 0.50-6.50 mIU/L
- 1st-5th month: 0.50-6.00 mIU/L
- 6th month-18th year: 0.50-4.50 mIU/L
- Adult: 0.45-4.50 mIU/L


TSH reference intervals for women with singleton pregnances
09 to 14 wks gestation: 0.01 - 2.39 mIU/L
18 to 22 wks gestation: 0.33 - 3.33 mIU/L
28 to 32 wks gestation: 0.37 - 3.49 mIU/L
34 to 39 wks gestation: 0.38 - 3.28 mIU/L


Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

Critical Value:
- TSH, Cord: > 30 mIU/L
- TSH, Serum: > 30 mIU/L

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) XU0122
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