Thyroglobin

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Tg
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	THYS3

Clinical Significance (If applicable)

Monitoring of follicular thyroid cancer recurrence. Thyroglobulin testing will always include measurement of Thyroglobulin Antibodies.

Serum

0.5 mL

Room Temperature: 8 hours

Fridge: 1 week @ 2-8°C

Freezer: 1 month @ -20°C

UniCel DxI 600, immunoassay

Weekdays

1 week

< 41 μg/L
In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.

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