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HelpTest Code LAB533 Thyroglobulin Antibody
AKA
Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies, ATG
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
If not received into the testing lab within 3 days, the sample should be sent frozen.
Test is affected by gross hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 4 weeks |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Two Step Immunoassay
CPT
86800
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls