Test Overview
Method
Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)
Analytical Platform
Roche Cobas e602
Result Included
Thyroglobulin Antibodies
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumPlasma (Na Heparin)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
Barricor™ tube is not acceptable.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 3 days | 1 month |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen other than Serum or Plasma (Na Heparin) or Barricor™ tube |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Thyroglobulin AntibodieskIU/LHashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis
Negative: ≤115
Positive: >115
Interference in Thyroglobulin assay
Does not interfere: ≤22
Does interfere: >22
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THYROGAB | Anti-Thyroglobulin | 20662 | kIU/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-10-11