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HelpTest Code TGABI Thyroglobulin Antibody, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see IETG / Interference Evaluation Heterophile, Thyroglobulin Tumor Marker, Serum.
Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before specimen collection do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Initial testing as a part of evaluating suspected interference from heterophile antibodies causing a falsely elevated thyroglobulin result
Reporting Name
Thyroglobulin Antibody, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see IETG / Interference Evaluation Heterophile, Thyroglobulin Tumor Marker, Serum.
<1.8 IU/mL
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysSpecimen Retention Time
12 monthsPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86800
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TGABI | Thyroglobulin Antibody, S | 56536-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TGABI | Thyroglobulin Antibody, S | 56536-6 |