Investigation Name:Thyroglobulin (with thyroglobulin antibodies)

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

Lower Reference Range Limit:ENDO-Only

Units:ug/L

Minimum Sample Volume:1mL

Expected Turnaround Time:7 working days from receipt

Test Code:TGB

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:3 day(s)

Complex Reference Range:Reference range quoted for thyroglobulin 1.4 -78. Reference range for thyroglobulin Abs is 0-115 kIU/L Write TSH result on request form prior to sending away Samples should NOT be collected sooner than 6 weeks post thyroidectomy or I131 ablation therapy Thyroglobulin is a tumour marker for subjects with treated differentiated thyroid cancer. Measurement of thyroglobulin is of no value in the initial diagnosis since elevated values are found in benign thyroid disease Thyroglobulin antibodies are measured in conjuction with thyroglobulin as they may interfere in the assay giving erroneous results

Collection Conditions / Other Information:LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into Z5. Please write TSH result on the request form.

Reference Laboratory Details:Immunology Dept, P O Box 894, Sheffield, (Tel: 0114 271 5552 Metals Lab)

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:SHEI