Thyroglobulin (TG-RIA) (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901000779

Alias/See Also

LAB3160: Thyroglobulin (TG-RIA) | LABCORP EAP: 500001

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1.5

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1.5
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1.5
LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1.5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1.5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1.5

Instructions

Specimen: Serum Volume: 5 mL Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.) Container: Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube

Transport Temperature

Specimen: Serum Volume: 5 mL Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.) Container: Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube Collection: Transfer specimen to plastic transport tube before freezing. Serum must be separated from cells within one hour of venipuncture. Submit serum in a plastic transport tube. Storage Instructions: Freeze. Stable at room temperature for three days or refrigerated for 14 days. Stable when frozen for 3.79 years. Freeze/thaw cycles: stable x2. Causes for rejection: Plasma specimen received; gross hemolysis

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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