ANTI-THYROGLOBULIN (aTG) | |
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Test Code: 179 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: aTG | Method: CL |
Collection Notes: Serum and EDTA plasma are the recommended sample types. | |
Clinical Utility: This assay is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of Hashimoto's and Graves' diseases which are autoimmune diseases affecting the thyroid gland. | |
CPT Code: 86800 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 8 Hours Refrigerated 4 Days Frozen 2 Months EDTA plasma (1 mL) Ambient 8 Hours Refrigerated 4 Days Frozen 2 Months |