Orderable EAP code:

LAB102852

Billable EAP Codes:

80001556 x 1 (Antibody) 80001412 x 1 (IMA or LCMS)

CPT Codes:

86800 x 1 (Antibody) 84432 x 1 (IMA or LCMS)

Lab Section:

Immunology

Turnaround Time:

4 Days

Test Schedule:

Monday through Friday; two times a week

Units:

IU/mL

Interpretation:

A value of 4.1 IU/mL or less indicates a negative result for thyroglobulin antibodies.

The Thyroglobulin Antibody assay is being performed using the Abbott Alinity i method.

Specimen Requirements:

4 mL blood collected in serum separator tube (SST/Gold top). Allow to clot, centrifuge and aliquot serum off cells/gel. Minimum test volume: 1.5 mL serum

Storage/transport conditions: Refrigerated

Stability:
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (-10 degrees Celsius or colder): 30 days

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

As above.

Comments:

If the thyroglobulin antibody is abnormal, the test is routed to LabCorp for Thyroglobulin by LCMS. If the thyroglobulin antibody is normal, the test is routed to CHH2 Lab for Thyroglobulin by IMA.

Synonyms:

Anti-Tg
Anti-thyroglobulin
Antithyroglobulin
Tg Ab