THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODY

Message

Note: Effective 11/12/2024, biotin interference has been remediated via a new assay formulation.

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

1 Lavender tube (EDTA), or
1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells within 2 hours of collection. If needed, aliquot (transfer) plasma into a tranfer 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, 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: November 27, 2024

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