Test Code THYROG Thyroglobulin,S/P

Important Note

Recommended test for quantifying thyroglobulin in individuals with antithyroglobulin antibodies. Aids in surveillance of residual/recurrent thyroid cancer in individuals who have developed antibodies to thyroglobulin.

Additional Codes

2006550

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, GRN-PST, LAV, or PINK (K2EDTA) OR 6ML LAV (K2EDTA)

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture

Collection Volume

3.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.5 mL

Testing Volume

0.7 mL

Rejection Criteria

Samples left ambient for greater than 1 day; grossly lipemic samples.

Specimen Storage and Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 day; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

EPIC Code

LAB515

Transport

Refrigerated

Turn Around Time

3-7 days

Methodology

HPLC-Tandem Mass Spectometry

Test Alias