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T3, Free, Dialysis, LC/MS-MS

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Primary unit
pg/mL
LOINC codes
29239-1, 3053-6
Commercial laboratory assays
2

A triiodothyronine (T3) test measures the level of T3 in a sample of your blood. It's used to help diagnose thyroid disease.

Compare commercial laboratory assays for T3, Free, Dialysis, LC/MS-MS

Check orderable catalog codes, specimen types, fasting requirements, and demographic reference ranges across laboratories.

T3 Free, Tracer Dialysis

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
36598
Specimen
Serum
Fasting
Not stated
LOINC
29239-1, 3053-6
Turnaround
Set up: Sun-Thurs (p.m.); Report available: 5 days

Laboratory assay overview

T3 measurements are used to diagnose hyperthyroidism. This test can also be used to clarify thyroid status in the presence of possible protein-binding abnormalities.

Quest Diagnostics population reference ranges

Quest Diagnostics calculates these statistical intervals for this specific assay and demographic group, not as universal optimal targets.

PopulationRange
1-9 Years282-518 pg/dL
10-13 Years286-556 pg/dL
14-17 Years242-501 pg/dL
Adult210-440 pg/dL
Pregnancy (all trimesters)200-380 pg/dL
<1 MonthNot established
1-23 Months117-239 ng/dL
2-12 Years105-207 ng/dL
13-20 Years86-192 ng/dL
>20 Years76-181 ng/dL
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Free T3 1-9 Years 282-518 pg/dL 10-13 Years 286-556 pg/dL 14-17 Years 242-501 pg/dL Adult 210-440 pg/dL Pregnancy (all trimesters) 200-380 pg/dL T3, Total <1 Month Not established 1-23 Months 117-239 ng/dL 2-12 Years 105-207 ng/dL 13-20 Years 86-192 ng/dL >20 Years 76-181 ng/dL

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 36598

Triiodothyronine (T3), Free, Dialysis and LC/MS-MS (Endocrine Sciences)

Laboratory
Labcorp
Test code
503600
Specimen
Serum
Fasting
Not stated
Turnaround
6 - 10 days
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See table. Age Range (pg/mL) Mean (pg/mL) Premature (0 to 4 wk) 1.35−6.25 3.13 Newborn 0 to 2 wk 0.99−8.03 4.21 2 wk to 12 m 1.59−6.15 3.87 Prepubertal 1 to 10 y 2.21−4.99 3.60 Children >10 y and adults 1.81−4.06 2.77 Pregnant female first trimester 1.6−3.3 2.5 second trimester To be determined third trimester 1.0−3.2 2.1

Labcorp test directory, test code 503600

Verify these ranges and sources

We compile every detail above directly from named laboratory directories and published clinical studies. Laboratories calculate standard reference intervals from the statistical distribution of tested populations for a specific assay method and demographic group, rather than setting universal optimal targets.

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