THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES

Test Code
TGBA


CPT Codes
86800

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Transport Container
SST or Red Top for Chemistry


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Clinical Significance
Measurement of thyroglobulin antibodies is useful in the diagnosis and management of a variety of thyroid disorders including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves Disease and certain types of goiter.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.