Thyroglobulin, Fine Needle Aspirate
Order Name
FNA THYROG
Test Number: 3608039
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3608039
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Thyroglobulin, Fine Needle Aspirate
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Double-Antibody Radioimmunoassay (RIA) | 53922-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1mL | Saline node washings | Sterile Screwtop Container | Frozen |
| Instructions | Notes: 1 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing) Specimen Type: Lymph Node Collection Kit and saline vial Specimen Storage: FREEZE Specimen Collection: Please refer to Lymph Node Aspirate Collection Kit (Catalog No 38621G, Peoplesoft No 75203) for detailed instructions and saline solution vial. Special Instructions: Testing is performed at Esoterix Endocrinology Laboratory: ES#501916. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 3 days, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: 200 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 15 days |
| Clinical Use | Clinically enlarged cervical lymph nodes with a history of thyroid cancer are usually assessed by fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) followed by a cytology. Thyroglobulin (Tg) is frequently elevated in malignant FNAB needle wash specimens and it's use may possibly augment or replace cytology. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 502380 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 502380 |
| CPT Code(s) | 84432 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |