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THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODY

Message
Note: This test is sensitive to Biotin and result may be falsely decreased in patients taking high doses. 


Test Code
LAB7949


CPT Codes
86800

Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (1 mL optimal)


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Lavender tube (EDTA)


OR 

1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)


OR


 


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells WITHIN 2 HOURS of collection. 


Transport Container
Transfer tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 


Specimen Stability
  • 2-8°C up to 7 days
  • 15-30°C up to 8 hours
  • Frozen samples are stable


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

As received


Report Available
Same day tested


Reference Range
<4.0 IU/mL


Clinical Significance
The quantitative detection of Thyroglobulin antibodies is used to diagnose and monitor autoimmune thyroid diseases and potentially unreliable serum Thyroglobulin measurements in patients with thyroid carcinomas. 


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.