T3, Free
₹380.00
A free or total triiodothyronine (free T3 or total T3) test is used to assess thyroid function. It is ordered primarily to help diagnose hyperthyroidism and may be ordered to help monitor treatment of a person with a known thyroid disorder.
SPECIMEN: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
STABILITY: Room: 2 hrs; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 4 weeks
REPORT: Daily
INSTRUCTIONS: No special preparation required
USAGE: Free T3 is a supplemental test to TSH and free T4 for confirmation of thyroid status. This assay also helps to monitor thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Elevated levels are associated with Thyrotoxicosis or excess thyroid hormone replacement.
Category: Biochemistry