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Test Code THYROAB Thyroglobulin Ab

Additional Codes

Meditech Order: THYROGABY

Panel Order:THYABPNL

Intended Use

EliA anti-TG is intended for the in vitro quantitative measurement of IgG antibodies directed to thyroglobulin (TG) in human serum or plasma (Li-heparin, EDTA) as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of autoimmune thyroiditis and Graves’ disease in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.  EliA anti-TG uses the EliA IgG method on the Phadia 250 instrument.

Performing Lab

Boone Health Laboratory

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Gold Serum Tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Gold SST Serum Tube

Red Serum

Acceptable Specimes

  • Plasma
    • Lithium Heparin
    • EDTA

Units

EliA U/mL

Reference Ranges

<40 Negative
>60 Positive
40-60 Equivoval (recommend retesting after 8-12 weeks)
>4794 >4794EliA U/mL

 

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Grossly hemolyzed (>496 mg/dl)
Icterus Bilirubin >19.2mg/dl
Lipemia >1000
Other Contaminated specimens, Rheumatoid Factor (500 IU/mL), Thyroxine (2.5 ng.dL), Iodine (3mM),QNS, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 8 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 14 days
Frozen (-20°C) 12months (only one freeze thaw cycle)

 

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Expected Turn around Time 1-3 days
Methodology/Method Description EliA IgG

CPT Code(s)

86800