TBG
Thyroxine Binding Globulin
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3248
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.8 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
If a plain red top tube is used, transfer the separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis.
CPT Codes:
84442 - Thyroxine Binding Globulin (EAP 30020516)
Method:
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)