Anti-Thyroglobulin Ab

Test Code
ATG


Alias/See Also
Thyroglobulin Antibody


CPT Codes
86800

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL of whole blood (0.5 mL of serum/plasma)


Minimum Volume
0.4 mL of whole blood (0.2 mL of serum/plasma)


Transport Container
Serum Separator (gold top), Lithium Heparin (green or mint top)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: :8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months at -20 degrees C


Setup Schedule
Monday through Saturday


Report Available
Outpatient testing received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.




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.