Description
See Also Free Thyroxin (FT4), Serum, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Serum and Thyroglobulin, Serum
Indications
This test is used in the diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
1 ml Serum 1 ml Li-Heparin or K2, K3-EDTA Plasma Stability: 7 Days at 2-8 °C 30 Days at -20 °C
Special Precautions
Freeze only once.
Normal Range
Newborn: 1.73 - 6.30 ng/dL 6 Days - 3 Months: 1.95-6.0 ng/dL 4 Months - 12 Months: 2.15-5.83 ng/dL 1 Year - 6 Years: 2.41-5.50 ng/dL 7 Years - 11 Years: 2.53-5.22ng/dL 11 - 20 Years: 2.56-5.01 ng/dL Male 20 - 39 Years 2.84 - 4.39 ng/dL Male 40 - ˃69 2.59 - 4.26 ng/dL Female 20 - 39 2.38 - 4.37 ng/dL Female 40- ˃ 69 2.43 - 3.98 ng/dL
