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HelpTest Code Tgb Ab Thyroglobulin Antibody
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
- Adults: 1 mL
- Pediatric: 0.8 mL
Container
Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top SST
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma:
- Purple or Pink Top (K2/K3 EDTA)
Reference or Target Ranges
<115
Reportable Units
IU/mL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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| Hemolysis Threshold | 90 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 40 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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| Ambient | 4 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 4 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 2 months |
Performance Information
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| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | No |
| Performing Bench | UH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Siemens Atellica - Immunoassay |
CPT Codes
86800