Eurofins Biomnis code

TYRAC

Synonyms

• Anti-Tg antibodies
• Anti-thyroidean antibodies
• Thyroglobulin - anti-antibodies

Specialty

Immunology

Clinical significance

A set of antibodies of varying specificity and affinity directed against thyroglobulin. Found in subjects with various thyroid disorders (Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease and thyroid cancer). Low levels are found in normal subjects.

Preanalytics

• 1 x 1 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

The search for antithyroglobulin autoantibodies should only be performed in patients with suspected autoimmune thyroiditis despite the absence of antithyroid microsomal or antithyroperoxidase autoantibodies, or to validate an assay of a circulating thyroglobulin in a patient with thyroid carcinoma.
ATTENTION: interference possible in patients treated with biotin (vitamin B7, B8 or H) or taking any food supplement containing biotin. Essential to STOP treatment 8 days before taking the sample.

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Turnaround time

1 day