THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH) STIMULATION <BR/> BY THRYROTROPIN RELEASING HORMONE (TRH) | ST. JOHN HEALTH SYSTEM | Lab Catalog

St. John Health System
Lab Catalog

Index:

SJHS Orderable Tests Only

Print Test Information

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Stimulation
by Thryrotropin Releasing Hormone (TRH)

Order Name TSH STIM
Test Number: 2008135
Revision Date 11/10/2003

Test Name	Methodology	LOINC Code
TSH Baseline	Chemiluminescence Assay
TSH 30 Min Stimulated by TRH	Chemiluminescence Assay
TSH 60 Min Stimulated by TRH	Chemiluminescence Assay

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen	Specimen Volume (min)	Specimen Type	Specimen Container	Transport Environment
Preferred	1 mL (0.5)	Serum	Clot Activator SST	Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 7 days.
Instructions	To schedule a collection for this test, access our "Specialized Tests" section for the phone number of the testing center in your area.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule	Mon - Fri
Expected TAT	1-3 days
Clinical Use	Used to assess pituitary and thyroid function.
Notes	For more information on this test, access our "Specialized Tests" section.
CPT Code(s)	80438
Service Provided By
Lab Section	Chemistry