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THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODY
MessageNote: This test is sensitive to Biotin and result may be falsely decreased in patients taking high doeses.
Test Code
TYHEM
Alias/See Also
Thyroid
CPT Codes
86800
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells within 2 hours of collection.
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, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
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.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)
Last Updated: June 8, 2023