Test Code TGAB Thyroglobulin Antibody
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Useful For
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid diseases: Hashimoto disease, postpartum thyroiditis, neonatal hypothyroidism, and Graves disease
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube | |
Preferred | SST |
Acceptable | Red Top |
Specimen Volume | 3.0mL |
Minimum Volume | 1.0mL |
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Temperature | Time Frame |
Refrigerated 2-8°C | 3 days |
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
<116 [IU]/mL
Methodology
ECLIA: Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay
CPT Code
86800
Loinc Code
8098-6