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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: HTG, TATC
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 2-7 days
CPT Codes: 86800; 84432 (reflex)
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: Specimens negative for thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb) are tested for thyroglobulin (Tg) by chemiluminescent immunoassay (CIA) using the Beckman Coulter Access DxI method. Specimens with TgAb results above the upper reference limit are tested for Tg by high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).
Clinical Utility: Recommended test for the surveillance of residual/recurrent thyroid cancer. Accurately measures thyroglobulin levels in serum or plasma.
Link:
Thyroglobulin, Serum or Plasma with Reflex to LC-MS/MS or CIA
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Thyroglobulin Antibody |
ECI |
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ReflexThyroglobulin, Serum or Plasma |
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
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ReflexThyroglobulin, LC-MS/MS |
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Red w Gel, 5mL |
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Deliver within 2 hours of collection |
Room Temperature |
Send serum aliquot refrigerated |