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Test Code THYRAB Thyroid Antibodies

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

GRN-PST

Collection Volume

5 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into plastic vial and refrigerate. Avoid hemolysis of specimen.

Rejection Criteria

Improper labeling; Excessive hemolysis;

Specimen Storage and Stability

Refrigerate serum.

Turn Around Time

24 hrs

Lab Department

Chemistry

Alias

Microsomal Antibody;Thyroglobulin (Tg) Antibody;Thyroid Autoantibodies;Thyroid Epithelial Antibody; Antithyroglobulin Antibody;Antimicrosomal Antibody;Antithyroid Antibodies;Thyroid Microsomal Antibody;Thyroid Thyroglobulin Antibody;Thyroid Antibody;

Ordering Info

Significant interference from biotin can be observed with this assay. It is recommended that patients refrain from taking any supplements containing biotin for 24 hours before having this test drawn. TEST INCLUDES: Thyroperoxidase and Thyroglobulin antibody

EPIC Code

LAB2517

Acceptable Collection Container

GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel

Testing Volume

0.5 mL (500 ul)

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours