Test Name
T3 Quantitative
Alternate DescriptionTotal T3
Availability7 days per week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypePlasma
Specimen Tube Type Transport
The preferred sample is one full 7mL Gel Green Top tube, serum (red-top) is also acceptable
Container Whole Blood Required3 ml whole blood in Gel Green Top
Summary Test NameT3 Quantitative
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup.
Specimen Stability7 days refrigerated at 2-8°C
Minimum Volume0.5 ml whole blood
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin and refrigerate until analysis
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats4 hours
Reference ValueMale/Female and all ages the same: 80-200 ng/dL