Thyroid Antibodies
Alternate Names
006684 LC,
SoftLab Order Code
THYRA
Epic Order Name
THYROID ANTIBODIES, REF LAB LC 006684
Epic Order ID
LAB3280
Tests Included
Thyroglobulin Antibody; Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Antibody
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Red (No Gel tube)
RST (Orange Rapid Serum Tube)
Red/Black Speckled top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
4.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.6 mL (This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Plasma specimen; excessive hemolysis
Patient Preparation
Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.