Test Code LAB533 Thyroglobulin Antibody
Intended Use
Used to evaluate patients with autoimmune thyroid disease
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic Assay
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, Red-top tube or Gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: -20 C > 48 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86800