Antithyroglobulin Ab

Message
Thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb) testing is automatically performed as an adjunct test when serum thyroglobulin (Tg) testing is performed (See Thyroglobulin Reflex Profile [042100].) In the THYROGLOBULIN REFLEX PROFILE, TgAb results are reported as abnormal


Test Code
006692


Alias/See Also
Antithyroglobulin Ab; Antithyroglobulin Antibody; Thyroglobulin Antibody


CPT Codes
86800

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
0


Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
14 days


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


Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday - 1st and 3rd shift




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.