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Test Code THYRAB Thyroid Antibodies

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

GRN-PST

Acceptable Collection Container

GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel

Collection Instructions

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

Collection Volume

5 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.5 mL

Testing Volume

0.5 mL (500 ul)

Rejection Criteria

Improper labeling; Excessive hemolysis;

Specimen Storage and Stability

Refrigerate serum.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

EPIC Code

LAB2517

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