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HelpTest Code Thyrog Lvl Thyroglobulin Level with Reflex
Clinical System Name
Thyroglobulin Level with Reflex
Synonyms
LCMS
TG
TG Tumor Marker
TGLCMS
Thyroglobulin Recovery
Thyroglobulin Tumor Marker
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST or Red
Preferred Vol: 8 mL
Minimum Vol: 4 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage Location: CPA -20 freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin and aliquot. Freeze sample at -20 C and transport frozen to Seattle Children's Main Lab.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Room temp | 8 h | |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 90 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
| N | M - F | 1 - 2 d, 4 - 6 d when reflexed |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Medical Center
Immunology and General Chemistry
1959 NE Pacific St, NW 220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
84432
Methodology
Method: Beckman DxI Immunoassay (THGLBN Panel) and LCMS (TGLCMS)
Analytical Volume: 2.0 mL Serum (1.5 mL Serum okay for difficult draws)
Limitations:
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name | Thyroglobulin and Thyroglobulin Antibody |
| Reference Test Code | THGLBN |
| Instructions | Send out Monday through Friday with the UW Courier. |