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HelpTest Code LAB6165 Thyroglobulin Antibody, Serum
Additional Codes
TGAB
Reporting Name
Thyroglobulin Antibody, SUseful For
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid diseases: Hashimoto disease, postpartum thyroiditis, neonatal hypothyroidism, and Graves disease
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum RedOrdering Guidance
For the follow-up of patients with differentiated follicular cell-derived thyroid carcinomas, consider either HTG2 / Thyroglobulin, Tumor Marker, Serum or HTGR / Thyroglobulin, Tumor Marker Reflex, Serum.
The preferred method for confirming Graves disease in atypical cases or under special clinical circumstances is measurement of the pathogenic antithyrotropin receptor antibodies by binding assay or bioassay. Order either THYRO / Thyrotropin Receptor Antibody, Serum or TSI / Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulin, Serum.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube: Red top (gel tubes/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
<4.0 IU/mL
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
86800
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Method Name
Immunoenzymatic Assay
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send General Test Request (T239) with the specimen.