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Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Identify patient sera that contain antibodies which may interfere with thyroglobulin measurement. Investigation of autoimmune thyroid disease.
Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibodies are measured concurrently with all thyroglobulin requests. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| ATG, TgAb, Thyroglobulin Antibody, |
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Code:
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ATG |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Reference interval: <4 kU/L
The immunometric assay used for thyroglobulin may underestimate serum thyroglobulin concentration in the presence of anti-thyroglobulin.
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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150uL |
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Stability:
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3 days chilled; 3 months frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
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Last Updated : 28-09-2022 16:22 |