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General Information
Alias: Thyroglobulin Antibody Only
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 1-2 days
CPT Codes: 86800
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: If thyroglobulin tumor marker testing is desired, do not order this test. Instead, order Thyroglobulin, Tumor Marker and Antibody, which includes both thyroglobulin and thyroglobulin antibody. A value of 4.0 or less indicates a negative result for thyroglobulin antibodies.
Clinical Utility: Most often used to evaluate potentially unreliable thyroglobulin measurements in thyroid carcinomas.
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Thyroglobulin Antibody
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODY |
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
|
|
0 |
4.0 |
IU/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Red w Gel, 5mL |
|
|
Deliver within 2 hours of collection |
Room Temperature |
Transport serum specimen refrigerated |