Epic Code LAB1230840 Thyroglobulin Antibody
Test Name Alias
anti-Tg | Thyroglobulin | Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody | TG (Thyroglobulin) Antibody | Thyroglobulin Antibody
Interface Order Alias
1230840
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): 5.0 mL Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 0.5 mL
Capillary collect ok? Yes
Microtainer acceptable: Yes
Collection Instructions:
- After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
- Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
- Processed Specimen: Serum
- Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
- Aliquot: No
- Minimum volume SERUM: 0.4 mL
- Processing Instructions:
- Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated or Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 72 hours
Frozen: aliquot plasma/serum for longer storage
Laboratory Retention: 72 hours
Test Frequency
Available daily, usual TAT 1 day.
Reference Range
<115 IU/mL
Performing Department
CHEMISTRY
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
CPT
86800
CDM Code
80105671
Epic Test ID
Currently Unavailable
LOINC
56536-6
Additional Information
This test will autocancel if a provider places an order for Thyroglobulin Tumor Marker at the same time.
Reviewed Date
11/10/2021