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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red, Gold SST, or Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Plasma is unacceptable.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage Location: Refrigerate sample in the CPA refrigerator Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Spin sample and aliquot into plastic tube. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp |
14 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen |
28 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Phone Number: (800) 642-4657
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Synonyms
Anti TSH Autoantibody
TSH Autoantibody
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | W, Su | 6 - 10 d |
Methodology
Method: Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
Negative
CPT Codes
83519
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | TSH Antibody |
| Reference Test Number: |
36577 |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |