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Thyroid Autoantibodies
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Test Code
THYPAN
Alias/See Also
7260;
Anti-Thyroid Antibodies;
Thyroid Antibodies;
Thyroid Auto AB
Anti-Thyroid Antibodies;
Thyroid Antibodies;
Thyroid Auto AB
CPT Codes
86376;86800
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Transport Container
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Even days of the week
BS
BS
Report Available
3 days
Clinical Significance
Measurement of thyroglobulin antibodies and thyroid peroxidase antibodies is useful in the diagnosis and management of a variety of thyroid disorders including autoimmune thyroiditis, Hashimoto's Disease, Graves Disease and certain types of goiter.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
