Thyroglobulin Antibodies
CPT Code: 86800
Order Code: C376
ABN Requirement: No
Synonyms: Thyroid Antibody, Thyroglobulin; Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody; Thyroglobulin; Anti-Tg
Specimen:EDTA Plasma or Serum
Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Container:
Serum: Gel-barrier tube (SST, Tiger Top)
Plasma: EDTA (Lavender Top tube)
Collection:
Serum:
- Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
- Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE.
- Allow blood to clot 30 minutes.
- Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
EDTA Plasma:
- Draw and gently invert 8 to 10 times.
- Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
- Pre-squeeze transfer pipet bulb and draw off approximately 2/3 of the upper plasma layer.
Note: This ensures that the buffy coat and red cells remain undisturbed. - Aliquot plasma into labeled transport tube and cap tightly. Discard original tube.
- Store transport tube refrigerated at 2-8°C until ready to ship.
Special Instructions: Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration. Thyroglobulin concentrations >2000 ng/mL may lead to falsely elevated anti-Thyroglobulin concentrations.
Transport: Store serum at 2°C to 8°C after collection and ship the same day per packaging instructions provided with the Cleveland HeartLab shipping box.
Stability:
Ambient (15-25°C): 4 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 4 days
Frozen (-20°C): 2 months
Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis; specimens other than serum; improper labeling; samples not stored properly; samples older than stability limits
Methodology: Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Turn Around Time: 1 to 5 days
Reference Range:
| Age | IU/mL |
| All Ages | <115 |
Use: Thyroglobulin antibody testing is useful in the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid conditions, including Grave’s disease and certain types of goiter.
Additional Information: Thyroid antibodies may be mildly to moderately elevated in thyroid and autoimmune disorders, including thyroid cancer, type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
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