Thyroglobulin by RIA (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901001143

Alias/See Also

LAB3223: Thyroglobulin by RIA | LABCORP EAP: 503905

CPT Codes
84432x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2

Instructions

Adults: 3 mL red-top tube *Pediatric Minimum: 1 red-top microtainer*

Transport Temperature

Specimen Serum, plasma, or whole blood Volume 0.3 mL Minimum Volume 0.1 mL Container Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube. Do not use a gel-barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Collection Separate serum or plasma within one hour of collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube. Storage Instructions Refrigerate; stable up to 14 days. Stable at room temperature or frozen for up to 14 days. Causes for Rejection: Gel-barrier tube

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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