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Unit Code 200050:
T4 (Thyroxine), Free, Serum

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Useful For

The FT4 value combined with the TSH value gives a more accurate

picture of the thyroid status in patients with abnormal TBG levels such as

those who are pregnant or those who are receiving treatment with

estrogens, androgens, dilantin, or salicylates.

Special Instructions and Forms

Method Name

Chemiluminometric Immunoassay
See "Thyroid Function Algorithm" in Special Instructions.

Reporting Name

T4 (Thyroxine), Free, S

Ordering Mnemonic

FT4/NE
NE/FT4

Aliases

Free T4, Serum Performed at Mayo New England

FT4, Serum Performed at Mayo New England

Non-Protein Bound Tetraiodothyronine Performed at Mayo New <st1:place w:st=

T4 Free, Serum Performed at Mayo New England

Thyroxine, Free (FT4), Serum Performed at Mayo New England


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