Free T4

Test information: To diagnose hypothyroidism (A condition resulting from decreased production of thyroid hormones) or hyperthyroidism (A condition resulting from increased production of thyroid hormones) in adults and to monitor response to treatment.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Male and Female less than 15days - 13.5 - 41.3 pmol/L 15days to less than 30 days - 8.7 - 32.5 pmol/L 30days to less than 1yr - 11.4 - 21.9 pmol/L 1yr to less than 19yrs - 10.3 - 17.0 pmol/L Adult - 9.0 - 19.0 pmol/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

No

Comments

N/A

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