Test Code THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODY THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODY
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
Two-Step Immunoenzymatic Assay
Patient Preparation
For 12 hours before this test, do not take any multivitamins or supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin and nail supplements.
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold top), Red top
Red top tubes should be centrifuged and aliquotted within 2 hours of collection.
Standard Volume
3ml
Minimum Volume
2ml
Pediatric Volume
1.6ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Room Temp
4 hours
Stability Refrigerated
12 hours off cells
Stability Frozen
1 month
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODY