Thyroid Autoantibodies
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
If "Thyroid Antibodies" is written on requisition, order ANTITPO or THYAB.
If "Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibodies"is written on requisition, order ANTITG. |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube. Gold top SST tube, lavender top EDTA tube and green top sodium heparin tube also acceptable.
1.0 mL plasma or serum
Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics |
| Specimen Handling |
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| Additional Information |
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| Testing Location |
Immunochemistry |
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| Testing Frequency |
Weekdays |
| Alternate Name(s) |
Anti-Thyroid Antibodies, Thyroid Antibodies, Anti-Microsomal Antibodies, Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase, and Anti-TPO |
| Reference Interval |
0-60 KIU/L |
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