Test 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