| Test CODE | NAME |
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L039
Thyrotropin (TSH) Receptor Antibody, Serum
| Methodology: | Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 3-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Red-Top Tube OR Gel-barrier Tube (SST) - 0.8 ml serum.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection: Citrate plasma specimen; samples collected in heparin or samples from patients on heparin therapy; lipemic or hemolyzed serum samples; improper labeling
Stability: Refrigerate: stable for three days; Frozen: stable for one month.
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
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| CPT Code(s): | 83520 |