Free T4
- Useful for:
Evaluating suspected thyroid function disorders using free thyroxine measured together with thyroid-stimulating hormone. It is used in the diagnosis and monitoring of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism and assists in assessing the effectiveness of thyroid treatment.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: FT4, Free Thyroxine
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 5005
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab, BOCOC Lab
