Orderable Name TSH Pregnancy Thyroid Stimulating Hormone in Pregnancy
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Requirements
2.0 mL
Container Type/Storage
Plain Red
Refrigerate
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Special Handling
Heparinized plasma may be used, but should be noted.
STAT Turnaround Time
90 Minutes
Routine Turnaround Time
Performed Mon-Fri. samples received by 1 pm for same day results.
Reference Range
Postpartum : 0.4-4.0 uIU/mL
Pregnant Females
6-13 Weeks : 0.01- </= 4.2 uIU/mL
14-30 Weeks : 0.01-
</=3.8 uIU/mL
> 30 Weeks : 0.01- </=4.5
uIU/mL
CPT
84443