Testing Laboratory
Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch HospitalDepartment
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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
TFI4
Test Code (Numeric Code)
8246
Synonyms
Free T4 index,
FTI,
Free Thyroxine Index
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred if Waitākere
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Last updated: 01/05/2026