Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD13353Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Thyroid Peroxidase and Thyroglobulin Antibodies
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Measurement of thyroglobulin antibodies and thyroid peroxidase antibodies is useful in the diagnosis and management of a variety of thyroid disorders including autoimmune thyroiditis, Hashimoto’s Disease, Graves’ Disease, and certain types of goiter.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
Thyroglobulin Antibodies
AnalyteThyroglobulin Antibodies • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
AnalyteThyroid Peroxidase Antibodies • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Patient Preparation
Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew results; draw samples at least 8 hours following last supplementation (or 72 hours if mega‑doses).
Causes for Rejection
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |