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Total T3 - Total triiodothyronine - serum

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Eurofins Biomnis code

T3TOT

Synonyms

  • Total triiodothyronine
  • Endocrinology

Clinic significance

About 80% of the triiodothyronine (T3) in the circulation is derived by the deiodination of thyroxine (T4). Increased levels are seen in primary (peripheral) and secondary (central) hyperthyroidism. In some forms of hyperthyroidism, only T3 is elevated (T3-secreting adenomas). T3 levels depend on the concentration of transport proteins and vary in response to certain drugs.

Prenalytics

  • 1 mL
  • Serum
  • Refrigerated

Further information

  • ATTENTION: interference possible in patients treated with biotin (vitamin B7, B8 or H) or taking any food supplement containing biotin. Essential to STOP treatment 8 days before taking the sample.

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Turnaround time

1 day


Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Paris
Specialty
Biochemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Jean Marc VANDERNOTTE
Dr Corinne SAULT
Phone(s)
+331 49 59 63 01
+334 72 80 73 75