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THYROGLOBULIN (THG)
Department: Esoteric ChemistryTest Synonym(s): THG
Test Components: Thyroglobulin and anti-thyroid antibodies
CPT Codes: 84432, 86800
Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Range: Child 2-16 yrs: 2-40 ng/mL, Adult male: 1.9-42.7ng/mL, Adult female: 1.8-68 ng/mL, Anti-thyroglobulin antibodies: <40.0 IU/mL
Tube Type: Red top SST (Clot activator with gel) or red top (no gel)
Specimen: Serum
Alternate Specimen: Dark green top (Sodium Heparin) or Light green top PST (Lithium Heparin with gel)
Pediatric Requirements: 1 red microtainer
Volume: 5 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 red microtainer
Temperature: Refrigerate
Stability: Refrigerated: 1 week
Reasons for Rejection: QNS, EDTA plasma
Days Performed: Monday - Friday
Times Performed: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
TAT: 1 day
Special Instructions: This test includes the measurement of thyroglobulin and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies.
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