×

0

Thyroid-stimulating Hormone Pregnancy Blood Test (TSH)

Total reviews 411

$46.50 $31.00

Total reviews 411


  • Tests Included: 1

  • Est. (business days) Turnaround

  • Specimen type: Blood

  • Quest Diagnostics Location

TSH levels are lower during pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester. Based on recent clinical studies which have shown that even mildly elevated TSH during pregnancy is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, the American Thyroid Association has released clinical guidelines which recommend the use of assay-specific and trimester-specific reference intervals.

$46.50 $31.00
  • Tests Included: 1

  • Est. (business days) Turnaround

  • Specimen type: Blood

  • Quest Diagnostics Location

Icon

Step 1 - Order Online

Choose the tests you need and order now

Icon

Step 2 - Visit Lab

Visit your local lab today

Icon

Step 3 - Get Results

Online fast results sent straight to you

TSH, Pregnancy

  • Test Code: 90896
  • CPT Code: 84443
  • Alternate Name: Pregnancy TSH
  • Test Instructions : Specimen collection after fluorescein dye angiography should be delayed for at least 3 days. For patients on hemodialysis, specimen collection should be delayed for 2 weeks. According to the assay manufacturer Siemens: "Samples containing fluorescein can produce falsely depressed values when tested with the Advia Centaur TSH3 Ultra assay."

    Please do not exercise prior to testing. It is best that your blood is taken in a rested state.

  • Fasting: No
  • Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)
  • Results In:

    Note: Turn around times on results are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, etc. You can contact us to discuss when your results should be ready and we will contact the lab on your behalf immediately.

First Trimester 0.26-2.66 mIU/L
Second Trimester 0.55-2.73 mIU/L
Third Trimester 0.43-2.91 mIU/L

Results are flagged based on the first trimester assay-specific reference interval. For later stages of pregnancy, interpret results based on the trimester-specific reference intervals provided.

$46.50 $31.00

What customers say...