Test Details
Mnemonic
THIOS
Ordering Code
3301520
CPT-4 Code(s)
80345 (G0480)
Specimen Information
Collect
Plain red-top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 2.0 mL serum frozen in a screw-capped plastic vial. CRITICAL FROZEN.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: Lavender EDTA
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Transport Temperature
Critical frozen
Rejection Criteria
SST or PST, Specimens received room temperature or refrigerated.
Stability
Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes