Test Code LAB533 Thyroglobulin Antibody
Intended Use
Used for the quantitative determination of thyroperoxidase antibody (TPOAb) levels in human serum and plasma.
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoenzymatic Assay
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type:
Preferred: Plasma - Lt Green/Mint top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
Acceptable: Serum - Plain, Red-Top or Gold-Top, SST
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward Promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen (-20ºC): > 48 hours
Specimen Should not exceed more than 2 freeze/thaw cycles.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86800