Thyroglobulin Panel
Order Name
Thyroglob Pnl
Test Number: 3612483
Revision Date 12/22/2023
Test Number: 3612483
Revision Date 12/22/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Thyroglobulin Autoantibody (TG Ab)
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Enzyme Immunoassay | 8098-6 |
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Thyroglobulin Level
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Immunoassay (IA) | 3013-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL (1.8 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Preferred is Two Aloquots of Serum: (1) Allow specimen to clot fully, centrifuge, remove 2mL of Serum and Freeze. (2) 1 mL Serum kept Refrigerated. Serum stability: Ambient 8 hours, Refrigerated 3 days, Frozen 2 months Thyroglobulin by immunoassay is highly susceptible to biotin interference. Patients taking biotin supplements – particularly at high doses – may show falsely low or undetectable thyroglobulin levels. Please consult with lab if biotin interference is suspected. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-4 days from set up |
| CPT Code(s) | 86800, 84432 |
| Internal Comments | 11-16-17 update stab from: Serum stability: Room Temperature = 8 hrs; Refrigerated = 3 days; Frozen = 60 days. to Serum stability: Room Temperature = 8 hrs; Refrigerated = 7 days; Frozen = 60 days. - JK 2/7/18 added biotin comment - JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |