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Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibodies

Alternative Names:

ATG
Thyroglobulin Antibodies

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ATG

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Test performed at:

Alfred Hospital

Collection & Request Instructions:

Lithium Heparin Plasma is not suitable for this assay.

Serum stability: 2-8C, 8 days; -20 C 2 months; Freeze/Thaw only once

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

71165

Additional Notes:

Reference Interval : <115 IU/mL

Note: Thyroglobulin concentrations > 2000 ug/L may lead to falsely elevated anti-Thyroglobulin concentrations.

Note: Biotin supplementation may cause falsely high results due to interference with the anti TG Ab assay. If this patient is known to be taking Biotin, interpret results with caution and contact the Chemical Pathologist (03) 90763118 if further discussion is required.