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T3, Free

Source Blood 
Mnemonic FT3 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube. Gold top SST tube is also acceptable. 

0.5 mL plasma or serum


Minimum Blood Volumes for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics


Collection can be combined in one 5 mL PST or SST tube with other thyroid tests. 
Specimen Handling  
Additional Information  
Testing Location RIA 
Testing Frequency Weekdays 
Alternate Name(s) Free T3 
Reference Interval

Age

Male/Female

Units

1-365 days

4.2-7.3

pmol/L

1-15 years

3.8-6.7

pmol/L

16-150 years

2.7-5.7

pmol/L

 


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