Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Blood)

Alternate Names	Thyroglobulin Ab, Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibodies
Test Code	TGAB
Testing Laboratory	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Daily
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection.

Container ID	S, SP, LH, LHP
Laboratory Instructions	If this is requested with Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies, please see: Anti-Thyroid Antibodies (TAB).
Accredited Test	Yes

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