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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