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Thyroglobulin, Tumor Marker Reflex, Serum
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Test Description |
Thyroglobulin, Tumor Marker Reflex, Serum
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Synonym(s) |
Thyroglobulin Reflex to MS or IA
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Test ID |
HTGR
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General Information |
Useful for:
Reporting of accurate thyroglobulin results, depending on the anti-thyroglobulin antibodies status of the patient Accurate measurement of serum thyroglobulin in patients with known or suspected anti-thyroglobulin autoantibodies or possible heterophile antibodies |
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Specimen Type |
Serum
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Specimen Requirements |
Red Top
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Stability |
Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
Frozen 30 days |
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Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK |
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Methodology |
Immunoenzymatic Assay
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Estimated TAT |
1-6 days
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Testing Schedule |
Monday-Friday
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CPT Code(s) |
86800
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Minimum Sample Volume |
1.0 mL
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Reference Range |
Thyroglobulin Antibody: <4.0 IU/mL
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Reflex Conditions |
HTGT Thyroglobulin, Tumor Marker
TGMS Thyroglobulin, Mass Spec. |
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Performing Lab |
Mayo
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LOINC Code(s) |
56536-6
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