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HelpTest Code TGAB Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB515
Epic Description: THYROGLOBULIN AB SCREEN
Synonym
Thyroglobulin Antibody
Anti-Tg
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel OR Gold, clot activator with inert gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliqout plasma or serum into plastic vial and freeze. Transport specimen frozen.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Daily
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial and refrigerate. Freeze if can not be analyzed within 72 hours.
CPT Code Information
86800