Thyroglobulin (TG-RIA)

Test Code
13219


CPT Codes
84432<br>Restricted Client Code

Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum
(Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Aliquot serum into transfer tube, freeze.


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 4 years


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Plasma


Methodology
Radioimmunoassay

Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 7-16 days


Reference Range
Age Range (ng/mL)
1-11 Months: 12-113
Prepubertal Children: 5.2-72

Pubertal Children
and Adults: <40




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.