| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
ANTI-TG - (S)
Test Code:
ATHG
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| Clinical Information: |
Anti-TG testing is performed to rule out interference by Tg autoantibodies when measuring serum thyroglobulin levels. It is automatically performed on all specimens tested for thyroglobulin.
Patient Preparation: This test is unaffected by multivitamins (45 - 125 µg biotin) or biotin-only supplements. |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
Li Heparin samples are NOT acceptable.
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| Specimen Required: |
Serum: 2.0 mL
Stability 4 days refrigerated, 2 months frozen |
| Referral: |
Serum: 2.0 mL
Samples must be transferred to an aliquot tube and stored frozen if analysis will not be performed within 48 hours (#110-10-05 Serum/Plasma Separation Procedure & Transport)
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
< 115 IU/mL
Anti-thyroglobulin (Anti-TG) levels are not performed when thyroglobulin levels are > 2000 μg/L. |
| Availability: |
Weekdays
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