3050-2
LaboratoryTriiodothyronine resin uptake (T3RU) in Serum or Plasma
Definition
Resin & T3 added to patient serum. Proportion of tracer bound by solid matrix measured. Result for patient serum divided by that of reference serum to give ratio. This test has been replaced by thyroid hormone binding ratio test.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Triiodothyronine resin uptake (T3RU)
Property
NFr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
T3RU NFr SerPl
Display Name
T3RU
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 3050-2?
LOINC code 3050-2 identifies "Triiodothyronine resin uptake (T3RU) in Serum or Plasma". Resin & T3 added to patient serum. Proportion of tracer bound by solid matrix measured. Result for patient serum divided by that of reference serum to give ratio. This test has been replaced by thyroid hormone binding ratio test.
What does 3050-2 measure?
This code measures Triiodothyronine resin uptake (T3RU) in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.