Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

10/24/2023

Notes

Inactivating sendout test TSHRA and replacing it with in-house test ATSHR

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

TSHRA

Ordering Code

3400198

CPT-4 Codes(s)

83520

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

ATSHR

Ordering Code

3000316

CPT-4 Codes(s)

83520

Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Legacy Code
ATSHR
Example Report

Specimen Information

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation

Clot specimen completely at room temperature. Centrifuge and separate seerum from cells within 1 hour of collection. Send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis; specimens other than serum

Stability

Room temperature: 7 hours
Refrigerated: 6 day
Frozen: 1 year

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ELCIA)
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Reference Range

<=1.75 IU/L
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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