Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH, TFT)
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Part of Profile:Yes
Tests in Profile:Part of TFT profile
Units:mIU/L
Minimum Sample Volume:Adult: 1 mL; Infant 0.5 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs. Outpatients: 1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:TFT
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:4d-5m: 0.73 - 4.77 mIU/L
6m-13y: 0.70 - 4.17 mIU/L
14y-18y: 0.47 - 3.41 mIU/L
≥19y: 0.35 – 4.94 mIU/L
Pregnancy
1st T: 0.09-2.83 mIU/L
2nd T: 0.20-2.79 mIU/L
3rd T: 0.31-2.90 mIU/L
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
