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HelpEpic Code LAB1230840 Thyroglobulin Antibody
Test Name Alias
anti-Tg | Thyroglobulin | Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody | TG (Thyroglobulin) Antibody | Thyroglobulin Antibody | A-TG
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
Effective 3/17/2024: Measured anti-Tg values can vary depending on the testing procedure used. Therefore, values obtained from this procedure cannot be directly compared with another procedure without running the risk of erroneous medical interpretations.
Performing Department
Chemistry
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Method is Roche cobas Electrochemiluminescense Immunoassay.
Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers for methods may not be comparable.
CPT
86800
CDM Code
3008680002
Epic Test ID
1230102456
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
3/7/2024
Updated Date
3/14/2024 - Reference Range