ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050645: Thyroid Antibodies |
| Test Mnemonic: THYRO | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-2 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST. Also acceptable: lavender (EDTA), pink (K2 EDTA), or green (sodium, lithium heparin).
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 0.5 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.3 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRangeTable> *ExistRefRangeTable> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86376 Thyroid peroxidase antibody; 86800 Thyroglobulin antibody |