Thyroid Cancer (Thyroglobulin) Monitoring
Test Summary
Thyroglobulin measurements are most useful in the postoperative monitoring of patients with papillary, follicular, and Hurthle cell carcinomas. However, approximately 20% of individuals develop autoantibodies to thyroglobulin. Since these antibodies interfere with immunoassay measurement of thyroglobulin, it is necessary to determine the presence or absence of antibodies before measuring thyroglobulin. This panel provides a sensitive method for determination of thyroglobulin autoantibodies, with subsequent measurement of thyroglobulin by either a sensitive immunoassay (Tg Ab negative samples) or LCMSMS (Tg Ab positive samples). The mass spectrometry assay has no interference from autoantibodies.
Aliases
- Thyroglobulin (Tg)
- Thyroglobulin Tumor Markers
- Thyroglobulin Antibody
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Instructions
Patient Preparation
Storage
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 6 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
Other Acceptable Specimens
Unacceptable Specimens
Order Code
EPIC (Premier) Code
Includes
CPT Code
- 86800
Billing Code
- 670717
CPT Statement
Methodology
FDA Status
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
Testing Laboratory
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Range
Thyroglobulin Antibody
<=2 IU/mL
Thyroglobulin
Athyrotic: <0.1
ng/mL
Thyroglobulin, LC/MS/MS Athyrotic:
<0.4 ng/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Instructions
Patient Preparation
Storage
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 6 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
Other Acceptable Specimens
Unacceptable Specimens
Result Information
Methodology
Testing Laboratory
Reference Range
Thyroglobulin Antibody
<=2 IU/mL
Thyroglobulin
Athyrotic: <0.1
ng/mL
Thyroglobulin, LC/MS/MS Athyrotic:
<0.4 ng/mL