TRH stimulation test (DFT)

Test/Investigation

TRH stimulation test (DFT)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH (Biochemistry)

Indications

The thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation test assesses how the body responds to an injection of a hormone made naturally in the body called TRH

Comments/Precautions

Please refer to local trust guidelines for DFT protocols. Please ensure all timings are clearly labelled on every sample.

Sample type

Lithium heparin (green top) samples required. Refer to local DFT protocol for timings

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

Please refer to the individual tests included in this dynamic function test for turn-around times.

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Please refer to the individual tests included in this dynamic function test